H.J.Res.87 — 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".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.87
| Bill | H.J.Res.87 — 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". |
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| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 231 / Nay 191 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 218 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 13 | 190 | 0 | 10 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 87, also known as Public Law No: 119-15, is a joint resolution that expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule pertains to various California state motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards, including provisions for heavy-duty vehicle emissions, advanced clean truck initiatives, zero-emission airport shuttles, and zero-emission power train certification. The resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations.
The resolution effectively nullifies the EPA’s rule, which aimed to set stricter emissions standards and promote the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in California and potentially other states. By disapproving this rule, Congress limits the authority of the EPA to enforce these specific standards, thereby impacting the regulatory landscape for vehicle emissions and environmental protection.
Key agencies affected by this resolution include the EPA, which is responsible for implementing and enforcing environmental regulations, and the California Air Resources Board, which develops and enforces air quality standards in the state. The primary beneficiaries of this disapproval are manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicles and engines, as well as other stakeholders in the automotive industry who may face increased compliance costs under stricter emissions regulations.
The resolution was introduced in the 119th Congress and has been enacted into law, reflecting a significant shift in federal oversight of state-level environmental standards. The timeline for this resolution includes its introduction, consideration by Congress, and final passage, culminating in its enactment as law. This action underscores the ongoing tension between federal and state regulatory authority, particularly in the realm of environmental policy and automotive emissions standards.
Yea (231)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (191)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
Not Voting (11)
G
Gerald Connolly
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
