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US HJR88

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Joyce

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Congress disapproves the EPA rule granting California a waiver to implement its Advanced Clean Cars II standards, which set stricter vehicle emission requirements than federal standards
  • The targeted EPA rule was published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 642)
  • Uses the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code) to nullify the waiver, meaning the rule "shall have no force or effect"
  • Blocks California's authority to enforce its own motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards that exceed federal requirements

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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Environmental protection

Last Action

Became Public Law No: 119-16.

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy And Commerce4/2/2025

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