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".

Sponsored byRep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]CA· Introduced 2 avril 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-17.

12 juin 2025·1 year ago

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Public Law · Updated 17 juillet 2026

This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding new emissions standards for new 2024 and subsequent model year on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines, off-road diesel engines, and off-road diesel-fueled auxiliary power units. (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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.

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26 actions

Became Public Law No: 119-17.
12 juin 2025 · President
Signed by President.
12 juin 2025 · President
Signed by President.
12 juin 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-17.
12 juin 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
6 juin 2025 · President
Presented to President.
6 juin 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
23 mai 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
22 mai 2025 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3105-3106, S3109-3110)
22 mai 2025 · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 280.
22 mai 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
22 mai 2025 · Floor
Received in the Senate, read twice.
21 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
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.
30 avril 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 89.
30 avril 2025 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1755-1759)
30 avril 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 debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
30 avril 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1760)
30 avril 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
30 avril 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
30 avril 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
30 avril 2025 · Floor

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32 cosponsors

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Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]CA

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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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]NY
Republican:Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]TN
Republican:Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]WV
Republican:Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20]CA
Republican:Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]TX
Republican:Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]NC
Republican:Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]AR
Republican:Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1]NE
Republican:Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX
Republican:Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]KS
Republican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL
Republican:Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]WI
Republican:Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]NY
Republican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL
Republican:Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Republican:Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]OH
Republican:Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]OR
Republican:Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]FL
Republican:Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]FL
Republican:Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]WA
Republican:Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]OK
Republican:Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]OH
Republican:Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1]TN
Republican:Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]PA
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. 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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