H.J.Res.89 — 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".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.89
| Bill | H.J.Res.89 — 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". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 225 / Nay 196 / Present 0 / Not Voting 12 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 215 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 10 | 195 | 0 | 8 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 89, introduced in the 119th Congress, is a joint resolution that disapproves a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning California’s motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards. This rule pertains to the “Omnibus” Low NOX Regulation, which aims to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from vehicles and nonroad engines, thereby addressing air quality and public health concerns.
The resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations. By passing HJRES 89, Congress effectively nullifies the EPA’s decision to grant California a waiver of preemption under the Clean Air Act, enabling the state to implement its stringent emissions standards. This disapproval affects California’s authority to enforce its pollution control measures, which are often more rigorous than federal standards.
The primary agencies impacted by this resolution are the EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The disapproval may have broader implications for states seeking to adopt similar emissions standards, as it sets a precedent for federal oversight of state-level environmental regulations.
Beneficiaries of this resolution include automotive manufacturers who may face fewer regulatory burdens and compliance costs associated with California’s stringent standards. Conversely, environmental advocacy groups and public health organizations may be adversely affected, as the resolution could hinder efforts to improve air quality and reduce pollution-related health risks.
The resolution was signed into law and became Public Law No: 119-17, marking a significant legislative action against state-level environmental regulations. Key timelines include its introduction, passage through Congress, and final enactment, all of which occurred within the legislative session of 2023. The swift action reflects ongoing tensions between federal and state regulatory authority in environmental policy.
Yea (225)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (196)
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 (12)
G
Gerald Connolly
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
