H.J.Res. 87
Became lawProviding 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".
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[119th Congress Public Law 15] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 139 STAT. 65]] Public Law 119-15 119th Congress Joint Resolution 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''. <<NOTE: June 12, 2025 - [H.J. Res. 87]>> 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; 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 (April 6, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Approved June 12, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 87: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025): Apr. 30, considered and passed House. May 22, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2025): June 12, Presidential remarks and statement. <all>
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In plain terms
This bill disapproves a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that relates to pollution control standards for vehicles in California. The rule includes provisions about heavy-duty vehicle emissions, advanced clean trucks, and zero-emission vehicles. By passing this bill, Congress is stating that the EPA's rule will not be enforced.
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Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to 'California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards...'
This provision is significant because it directly indicates that Congress is rejecting a regulatory action by the EPA, which could impact environmental policies and vehicle emissions standards.
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