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US HJR89
Joint Resolution
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay Obernolte
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AI Summary
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Congress disapproves and nullifies the EPA rule granting California a waiver to implement its "Omnibus" Low NOX regulation for motor vehicles and nonroad engines
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Uses the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code) to overturn the EPA's January 6, 2025 decision published in the Federal Register (90 Fed. Reg. 643)
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The disapproved rule would have allowed California to enforce stricter nitrogen oxide (NOX) emission standards than federal requirements
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Upon enactment, the EPA waiver decision "shall have no force or effect," blocking California's ability to implement these pollution control standards
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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Environmental protection
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 119-17.
6/12/2025