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Providing for 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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".
Providing for 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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years''.
Summary
- Expresses congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency rule granting California a waiver from Clean Air Act preemption.
- Nullifies the EPA's decision allowing California's Advanced Clean Car Program and Zero Emission Vehicle amendments for model years 2017 and earlier.
- Renders the EPA rule published on January 9, 2013, null and void if the resolution passes both chambers of Congress.
- Provides for disapproval under the Congressional Review Act procedures in chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] (R-PA)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to John Joyce’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $43,900
- JWF INDUSTRIES $13,570
- SMITH TRANSPORT, INC $13,200
- NESL $13,200
- MARTIN'S FAMOUS PASTRY SHOPPE, INC $12,400
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Actions (2)
- Jul 23, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Jul 23, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 23, 2026
Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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 “California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California’s Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California’s Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years”.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California’s Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California’s Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years” (78 Fed. Reg. 2112 (January 9, 2013)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>
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