H.J.Res. 87

119th Congress

Enacted

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".

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]MI· Introduced 2 April 2025

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Cosponsors

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Amendments

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Latest action

Became Public Law No: 119-15.

12 June 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 17 July 2026

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.

Timeline

25 actions

  1. Became Public Law No: 119-15.

    12 June 2025 · President

  2. Signed by President.

    12 June 2025 · President

  3. Signed by President.

    12 June 2025 · BecameLaw

  4. Became Public Law No: 119-15.

    12 June 2025 · BecameLaw

  5. Presented to President.

    6 June 2025 · President

  6. Presented to President.

    6 June 2025 · Floor

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    23 May 2025 · Floor

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

    22 May 2025 · Floor

  9. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3102, S3105)

    22 May 2025 · Floor

  10. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278.

    22 May 2025 · Floor

  11. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

    22 May 2025 · Floor

  12. Received in the Senate, read twice.

    21 May 2025 · IntroReferral

  13. POSTPONED 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.

    30 April 2025 · Floor

  14. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.

    30 April 2025 · Floor

  15. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1741-1748)

    30 April 2025 · Floor

  16. 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.

    30 April 2025 · Floor

  17. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1759)

    30 April 2025 · Floor

  18. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741)

    30 April 2025 · Floor

  19. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    30 April 2025 · Floor

  20. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741: 6)

    30 April 2025 · Floor

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Sponsorship

24 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]MI

Cosponsors

  • Republican24100%

Classification

Policy area

Environmental Protection

Legislative subjects

Air qualityCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesFederal preemptionLegislative rules and procedureMotor carriersMotor vehicles

Committees

1

  • Energy and Commerce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To2 Apr 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 6 on 2 April 2025 to 24 on 29 April 2025.

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