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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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision''.

Introduced Apr 4, 2025

Latest action (Apr 4, 2025) Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Referred to
Environment and Public Works Committee
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Issues
Climate & Energy
Legislative subjects (9)
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal preemptionHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor vehicles

Summary
  • Congress disapproves of an Environmental Protection Agency rule regarding California motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards and advanced clean vehicle requirements.
  • The disapproved EPA rule permitted California to adopt its own motor vehicle pollution standards instead of following federal standards.
  • If enacted, the disapproval resolution would nullify the EPA rule and prevent it from taking legal effect.

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Sponsor (1)
31 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. Apr 4, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. · senate
  2. Apr 4, 2025 Introduced in Senate

More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HR 1 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. (shares 9 subjects)
  • HJRES 88 — 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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". (shares 9 subjects)
  • HJRES 89 — 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". (shares 9 subjects)
  • SJRES 47 — 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". (shares 9 subjects)
  • HR 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (shares 7 subjects)
  • HR 191 — Inflation Reduction Act of 2025 (shares 7 subjects)
  • HJRES 213 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". (shares 6 subjects)
  • HJRES 210 — 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 Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". (shares 6 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

Bills with similar text or summary — includes reintroductions across Congresses. Ranked by semantic similarity of the bill text (computed locally); a neutral discovery aid, not a claim the bills are duplicates.

  • SJRES 47 — 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". · Introduced Apr 4, 2025 · Cong. 119 91%
  • SJRES 46 — 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 "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". · Introduced Apr 4, 2025 · Cong. 119 85%
  • HJRES 205 — 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". · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Cong. 119 84%
  • HJRES 202 — 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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles". · Introduced Jul 18, 2026 · Cong. 119 83%
  • HJRES 26 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3". · Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · Cong. 119 81%
  • SJRES 65 — 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 Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions". · Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · Cong. 119 81%

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in Senate · Apr 4, 2025

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 4, 2025

Mrs. Capito (for herself, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Sullivan, Ms. Lummis, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Justice, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Budd, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Moran, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Moreno, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Hoeven) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision”.

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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision” (90 Fed. Reg. 642 (January 6, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>

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