SJRES 55
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution aims to block a rule issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) concerning safety standards for hydrogen vehicles. The rule establishes new federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) for hydrogen fuel systems and compressed hydrogen storage systems, designed to improve safety in vehicles that use hydrogen as fuel. Congress is taking action to disapprove this rule, preventing it from being implemented.
Key provisions
- Disapproves a final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Specifically targets a rule regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for hydrogen vehicles.
- Addresses fuel system integrity and compressed hydrogen storage system integrity.
- Establishes new FMVSS No. 307 for hydrogen vehicle fuel systems.
- Establishes new FMVSS No. 308 for compressed hydrogen storage systems.
- Aligns with Global Technical Regulation (GTR) No. 13 on hydrogen vehicles.
Who is affected
- Automakers
- Vehicle Manufacturers
- Hydrogen Vehicle Manufacturers
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Consumers of hydrogen vehicles
Notable changes
- This resolution represents a congressional effort to directly influence federal vehicle safety regulations.
- It seeks to overturn a rule developed through international harmonization efforts (GTR 13).
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 55
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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference
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That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference
(90 Fed. Reg. 6218 (January 17, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.