Bills · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection

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".

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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 5/22/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 43 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican51 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 4/30/25PassageThe 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 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic13 Yea · 190 Nay · 10 Not voting
  • Republican217 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution revokes waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding 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.)

Specifically, the 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.

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Sponsor
Rep. John James ( Republican · MI-10)
Cosponsors
24
Introduced
4/2/25
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Status
4/2/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4/2/25Introduced in House
4/28/25Rules 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.
4/30/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4/30/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741)
4/30/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741: 6)
4/30/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1759)
4/30/25POSTPONED 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.
4/30/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
4/30/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.
4/30/25Rule 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.
4/30/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1741-1748)
5/21/25Received in the Senate, read twice.
5/22/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.
5/22/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.
5/22/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3102, S3105)
5/22/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278.
5/23/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
6/6/25Presented to President.
6/12/25Became Public Law No: 119-15.
6/12/25Signed by President.