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".
119-HJRES-87119th CongressIntroduced Apr 2, 2025Environmental Protection
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Status
Introduced
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Signed
Became Public Law No: 119-15.
Sponsor
Rep. James, John [R-MI-10](R-MI-10)24 cosponsors
Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled 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) and published on April 6, 2023. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)
Subjects
Air qualityCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesFederal preemptionLegislative rules and procedureMotor carriersMotor vehicles
Actions (25)
Became Public Law No: 119-15.
Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress
Became Public Law No: 119-15.
Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress
Signed by President.
Jun 12, 2025Library of Congress
Presented to President.
Jun 6, 2025House floor actions
Presented to President.
Jun 6, 2025Library of Congress
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 23, 2025Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.
May 22, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.
May 22, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3102, S3105)
May 22, 2025Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278.
May 22, 2025SenateRECORDED VOTE
Received in the Senate, read twice.
May 21, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741)
Apr 30, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741: 6)
Apr 30, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1759)
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 87, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1741-1748)
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
Apr 28, 2025House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 2, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025Library of Congress