SJRES 45
A joint resolution providing for 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".
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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 aims to block the EPA’s decision to allow California to implement its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which set stricter standards for vehicle emissions. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to challenge the EPA’s action, asserting the authority to oversee the agency’s rulemaking.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA rule.
- The rule is declared to have no force or effect.
- This action targets the EPA’s approval of California’s ACC II regulations.
- It challenges the EPA’s waiver of preemption regarding state emission standards.
- The resolution utilizes the congressional disapproval process under U.S. Code, Title 5, Chapter 8.
Who is affected
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- California Air Resources Board (CARB)
- Automobile Manufacturers
- California Consumers
- The Federal Government
Notable changes
- This resolution directly challenges the EPA’s authority to grant waivers to states regarding vehicle emission standards.
- It could potentially impact California’s ability to implement its own stricter vehicle emission regulations.
- The resolution utilizes a specific legislative tool (congressional disapproval) to counter an agency rule.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 45
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Providing for 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
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That Congress disapproves 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
(90 Fed. Reg. 642 (January 6, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.