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".

Sponsored byRep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]PA· Introduced 2 April 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-16.

12 June 2025·1 year ago

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Public Law · Updated 17 July 2026

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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28 actions

Became Public Law No: 119-16.
12 June 2025 · President
Signed by President.
12 June 2025 · President
Signed by President.
12 June 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
12 June 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
6 June 2025 · President
Presented to President.
6 June 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
23 May 2025 · Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
22 May 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
22 May 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
22 May 2025 · Floor
Received in the Senate, read twice.
21 May 2025 · IntroReferral
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
21 May 2025 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
21 May 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
1 May 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1 May 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
1 May 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
1 May 2025 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
30 April 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
30 April 2025 · 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 general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
30 April 2025 · Floor

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41 cosponsors

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Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]PA

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Republican:Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]NY
Republican:Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]VA
Republican:Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]PA
Republican:Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]IN
Republican:Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]IN
Republican:Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]TN
Republican:Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]CA
Republican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS
Republican:Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]TX
Republican:Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Republican:Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]NC
Republican:Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX
Republican:Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]AR
Republican:Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]OR
Republican:Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]WA
Republican:Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX
Republican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL
Republican:Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]TX
Republican:Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]OH
Republican:Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]WI
Republican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL
Republican:Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]TX
Republican:Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]TX
Republican:Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]NE
Republican:Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]NY
Republican:Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]OH
Republican:Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]FL
Republican:Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL
Republican:Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]OK
Republican:Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]MI
Republican:Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]OH
Republican:Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]TX
Republican:Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Republican:Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]TX
Republican:Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]TN
Republican:Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]ID
Republican:Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]CA
Republican:Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]MI
Republican:Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]MI
Republican:Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]CA
Republican:Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]CA

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Environmental Protection

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal preemptionHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor vehicles

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Energy and Commerce Committee
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- Referred To2 Apr 2025

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