S. Res. 562 is a Senate resolution that acknowledges the serious health dangers of ground-level ozone pollution, commonly known as smog, which can cause asthma attacks, lung disease, heart problems, and reproductive issues—with children being particularly vulnerable. The resolution cites research showing that smog exposure contributed to approximately 14,000 deaths in the United States in 2021 and caused significant global crop damage. The resolution expresses support for the Environmental Protection Agency's 2024 methane emission standards, which were designed to cut methane pollution by 79 percent over 15 years, since methane is a key factor in smog formation. This measure does not allocate funding or create new programs; rather, it formally states the Senate's position that the EPA should maintain and implement strong methane standards to reduce smog pollution across the country. The resolution was introduced in December 2025 and has been referred to the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee.
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