119th Congress (2025-2026)

HJRES 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".

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Bill overview

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California’s vehicle emission standards. Specifically, it disapproves the EPA’s decision to allow California to implement stricter regulations on motor vehicle and nonroad engine pollution control, including a waiver of federal preemption. Congress is using this mechanism to challenge the EPA’s action and assert federal oversight over these standards.

Key provisions

Congress disapproves the EPA rule.
The rule’s provisions shall have no force or effect.
The resolution targets the EPA’s approval of California’s Low NOX regulations.
It addresses vehicle and nonroad engine emission standards.
It specifically references a waiver of federal preemption.
The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act.

Who is affected

Environmental Protection Agency
California Air Resources Board
Motor vehicle manufacturers
Consumers
States with vehicle emission standards

Notable changes

This action challenges the EPA’s authority to allow California to set its own vehicle emission standards.
It could potentially lead to a conflict between federal and state regulations regarding vehicle emissions.
The resolution aims to reinstate federal preemption over California’s regulations.

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2025-04-02House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-04-02

Introduced in House

2025-04-02

Introduced in House

2025-04-28House

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H 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.

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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session

H. J. RES. 89

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JOINT RESOLUTION

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.

That

Congress disapproves 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 (90 Fed. Reg. 643 (January 6, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

HJRES 89