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

Where it stands

  1. Introduced4/2/25
  2. Passed HousePassed 5/1/25
  3. SenatePassed 5/22/25
  4. PresidentSigned 6/12/25
  5. LawPublic Law 119-16

Passed the House 246–164 on May 1, 2025 (Roll Call 114 →). Passed the Senate 51–44 on May 22, 2025 (Roll Call 277 →). Became Public Law 119-16 on June 12, 2025.

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
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
  • Democratic1 Yea · 42 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican50 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 5/1/25PassageThe 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
  • Democratic35 Yea · 164 Nay · 14 Not voting
  • Republican211 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. (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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.

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Sponsor
Rep. John Joyce ( Republican · PA-13)
Cosponsors
41
Introduced
4/2/25
Policy area
Environmental Protection

What happens next

Became Public Law 119-16.

All actions (24)
  1. 4/2/25Introduced in House
  2. 4/2/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  3. 4/7/25Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)
  4. 4/28/25Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)
  5. 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.
  6. 4/30/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
  7. 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 general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  8. 4/30/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
  9. 4/30/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. 4/30/25POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, 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.
  11. 5/1/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
  12. 5/1/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
  13. 5/1/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
  14. 5/1/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. 5/21/25Received in the Senate, read twice.
  16. 5/21/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
  17. 5/21/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
  18. 5/22/25Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
  19. 5/22/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
  20. 5/22/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
  21. 5/23/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  22. 6/6/25Presented to President.
  23. 6/12/25Signed by President.
  24. 6/12/25Became Public Law No: 119-16.