HJRES 89 · enacted · significant
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".
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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".
- climate
- economy
What this bill does
- This resolution cancels an EPA decision allowing California to set stricter pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
- It affects California's ability to regulate vehicle emissions under the Clean Air Act.
- The resolution takes effect through congressional disapproval of the EPA's January 2025 waiver notice.
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How might canceling California's stricter emission standards affect air quality in states that have adopted California's vehicle pollution rules?
- 02
What trade-offs exist between uniform national vehicle emission standards and allowing individual states to set their own pollution limits?
- 03
Which industries and consumer groups would face increased costs or benefits if heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers must comply with different emission standards across states?
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Sponsor · R-CA-23
Jay Obernolte
Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
32/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-06-12
Joining the bill

Lisa C. McClain
R-MI-9 · original

John Joyce
R-PA-13 · original

Kevin Kiley
R-CA-3 · original

John James
R-MI-10 · original

Doug LaMalfa
R-CA-1 · original

Russ Fulcher
R-ID-1 · original

Gus M. Bilirakis
R-FL-12

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
R-GA-1

Cliff Bentz
R-OR-2

Stephanie I. Bice
R-OK-5

Michael Baumgartner
R-WA-5

Diana Harshbarger
R-TN-1
+ 20 more
Legislative timeline
2025-06-12 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-17.
2025-06-12 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-17.
2025-06-12 · President
Signed by President.
2025-06-12 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
2025-06-06 · house · Floor
Presented to President.
2025-06-06 · President
Presented to President.
2025-05-23 · senate · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-05-22 · senate · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
2025-05-22 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
2025-05-22 · senate · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3105-3106, S3109-3110)
2025-05-22 · senate · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 280.
2025-05-21 · senate · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate, read twice.
2025-04-30 · house · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-04-30 · house · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
2025-04-30 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
2025-04-30 · house · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1760)
2025-04-30 · house · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 89, 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.
2025-04-30 · house · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-04-30 · house · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 89.
2025-04-30 · house · Floor
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.
2025-04-30 · house · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1755-1759)
2025-04-29 · house · Floor
Rule H. Res. 354 passed House.
2025-04-28 · house · Floor
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.
2025-04-02 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-04-02 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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