H.J.Res. 89
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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[119th Congress Public Law 17] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 139 STAT. 67]] Public Law 119-17 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The `Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision''. <<NOTE: June 12, 2025 - [H.J. Res. 89]>> 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The `Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision'' (90 Fed. Reg. 643 (January 6, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Approved June 12, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 89: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 motor vehicles and engines in California. The rule is known as the 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation. By passing this bill, Congress is stating that this 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The `Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision' and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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