Bills · 118th Congress · Environmental Protection

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

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HouseOn Passage · 9/20/24PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
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  • Democratic8 Yea · 190 Nay · 13 Not voting
  • Republican207 Yea · 1 Nay · 12 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles and published by the Environmental Protection Agency on April 18, 2024. The rule established and modified requirements for certain light-duty or medium-duty vehicles (e.g., cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles that are under a certain weight), including requirements related to (1) emission standards, such as a greenhouse gas emission standard; (2) the durability of batteries for certain electric and hybrid vehicles; and (3) measuring fuel economy.

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Sponsor
Rep. John James ( Republican · MI-10)
Cosponsors
129
Introduced
5/1/24
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Status
5/1/24Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
5/1/24Introduced in House
5/3/24Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
9/17/24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1455 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3724, H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 5717, H.R. 7909 and H.J. Res. 136. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3724 and H.R. 5717 under a structured rule and H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 7909, and H.J. Res. 136 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
9/18/24Rule H. Res. 1455 passed House.
9/20/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/20/24On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 191 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H5531)
9/20/24Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 191 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H5531)
9/20/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5540-5541)
9/20/24POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 136, 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.
9/20/24The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9/20/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 136.
9/20/24Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3724, H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 5717, H.R. 7909 and H.J. Res. 136. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3724 and H.R. 5717 under a structured rule and H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 7909, and H.J. Res. 136 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
9/20/24Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1455. (consideration: CR H5531-5538)
9/23/24Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.