A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Summary
S.J.Res.139, which would have nullified an EPA rule disapproving Colorado's regional haze plan, was rejected in the Senate on April 29, 2026 (46-52). The bill failed, so the EPA's disapproval remains in effect, maintaining current regulatory requirements for Colorado energy producers. The legislative path for this specific relief is closed for this session. Market impact is minimal, as the bill was early-stage and already defeated.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.S.J.Res.139 was rejected in the Senate (46-52). The bill is dead for the 119th Congress.
- 2.No regulatory relief for Colorado energy producers — the EPA's disapproval of the state's haze plan stands.
- 3.Minimal market impact due to early-stage failure; broader midstream trends driven by other factors.
Market Implications
The failure of S.J.Res.139 removes a potential near-term catalyst for Colorado-focused midstream operators. $KMI and $EPD have small Colorado exposure relative to their overall portfolios, so the impact is marginal. The broader 7-day uptrend in $KMI (+2.87%) and $EPD (+1.53%) appears driven by the DPA energy infrastructure orders (April 20) and general sector momentum, not this bill. Investors with exposure to Colorado-focused operators should track state-level rulemaking from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for the next compliance pathway. The rejected bill does not change the fundamental earnings outlook for these companies.
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What the bill does
Congressional disapproval (CRA) to nullify an EPA rule that had disapproved Colorado's regional haze plan. The bill would remove the requirement for Colorado energy producers and industrial manufacturers to comply with federal measures under the disapproved plan, reducing regulatory compliance costs.
Who must act
Colorado-based energy producers and oil & gas midstream operators subject to EPA's regional haze rule for the second implementation period.
What happens
The bill, if enacted, would eliminate the need for these operators to invest in additional emissions controls or alternative compliance strategies under the federal disapproved plan, reducing near-term capital and operational costs. However, the bill was rejected, so the EPA's disapproval stands, maintaining existing regulatory obligations.
Stock impact
Kinder Morgan operates a significant natural gas pipeline network in Colorado's DJ Basin. The rejection of this bill means continued regulatory uncertainty and potential state-level compliance costs for its Colorado midstream assets. No immediate revenue or cost impact from the bill, as it failed.
What the bill does
Congressional disapproval (CRA) to nullify an EPA rule that had disapproved Colorado's regional haze plan. The bill would remove the requirement for Colorado energy producers and industrial manufacturers to comply with federal measures under the disapproved plan, reducing regulatory compliance costs.
Who must act
Colorado-based energy producers and oil & gas midstream operators subject to EPA's regional haze rule for the second implementation period.
What happens
The bill, if enacted, would eliminate the need for these operators to invest in additional emissions controls or alternative compliance strategies under the federal disapproved plan, reducing near-term capital and operational costs. However, the bill was rejected, so the EPA's disapproval stands, maintaining existing regulatory obligations.
Stock impact
Enterprise Products Partners has natural gas processing and NGL assets in Colorado's DJ Basin. The rejected bill means continued regulatory uncertainty regarding emissions compliance for these assets. No immediate revenue or cost impact from the bill, as it failed.
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