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US HJR87
Joint Resolution
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
John James
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AI Summary
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Congress disapproves and nullifies the EPA rule published April 6, 2023 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688) that granted California a waiver to set its own emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles
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The nullified waiver covered California's Advanced Clean Trucks program, which required manufacturers to sell increasing percentages of zero-emission medium and heavy-duty trucks
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Additional California programs affected include Zero Emission Airport Shuttle requirements and Zero-Emission Power Train Certification standards
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Uses the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code) to overturn the EPA's preemption waiver decision, rendering the rule without force or effect
Legislative Description
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".
Environmental protection
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 119-15.
6/12/2025