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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".

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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".

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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  1. 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?

  2. 02

    What trade-offs exist between allowing states like California to set independent pollution rules versus maintaining uniform national vehicle emission standards?

  3. 03

    Which groups—consumers, manufacturers, or regional economies—would face the most significant consequences if Congress disapproves the EPA rule?

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Shelley Moore Capito

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Introduced 2025-04-04

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-04-04 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  2. 2025-04-04 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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