HJRES 87 119th Congress House Signed into Law

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-15. · Jun 12, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (88 Fed. Reg. 20688) and published on April 6, 2023. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Independent · MI
Cosponsors (24)
Rep. JoyceRep. FulcherRep. ObernolteRep. KileyRep. LaMalfaRep. McClainRep. BentzRep. PalmerRep. LattaRep. Flood+14 more
Floor Vote
Passed House · Apr 1, 2025
218
Yea · 99%
1
Nay · 1%
1
Not Voting

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