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H.J.Res. 87

Became 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".

Sponsor
RJohn James· Michigan
Introduced
April 2, 2025
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Latest action
Became Public Law No: 119-15.June 12, 2025
[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:
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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.

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Plain-language analysis

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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.

Hidden provisions

  • 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.

Questionable / off-intent provisions

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