SJRES 45 · in committee · significant
A joint resolution providing for 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".
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A joint resolution providing for 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".
- climate
What this bill does
- This resolution cancels an EPA decision that allowed California to set its own vehicle emission standards under the Clean Air Act.
- The decision affects California's ability to enforce stricter pollution rules on cars and engines than federal standards require.
- The cancellation takes effect immediately upon passage under congressional review procedures.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would California's ability to enforce stricter vehicle emission standards than federal requirements affect air quality and auto industry costs differently across states?
- 02
What trade-offs exist between allowing states like California to set independent pollution rules versus maintaining uniform national vehicle emission standards?
- 03
Which groups—consumers, manufacturers, or regional economies—would face the most significant consequences if Congress disapproves the EPA rule?
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Sponsor · R-WV
Shelley Moore Capito
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
31/ 100
Senators cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-04-04
Joining the bill

John Hoeven
R-ND · original

Ted Budd
R-NC · original

Marsha Blackburn
R-TN · original

Bill Hagerty
R-TN · original

Tom Cotton
R-AR · original

Kevin Cramer
R-ND · original

Ted Cruz
R-TX · original

Mike Crapo
R-ID · original

John Barrasso
R-WY · original

Joni Ernst
R-IA · original

Deb Fischer
R-NE · original

James C. Justice
R-WV · original
+ 19 more
Legislative timeline
2025-04-04 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2025-04-04 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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