HJRES 157
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Specifically, it aims to block the EPA’s standards for renewable fuel volumes in 2026 and 2027, as well as a partial waiver of a requirement for cellulosic biofuels in 2025. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to challenge the EPA’s rule.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA rule.
- The rule’s provisions regarding RFS standards for 2026 and 2027 are invalidated.
- The partial waiver of the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement is also invalidated.
- The resolution utilizes the congressional disapproval process.
- It targets a specific EPA rule related to the RFS program.
Who is affected
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Renewable fuel producers
- Consumers of fuel
- The biofuel industry
- The agricultural sector
Notable changes
- This action directly challenges the EPA’s authority to set renewable fuel standards.
- It could impact the volume of renewable fuels required to be blended into gasoline.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. J. RES. 157
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes
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Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes(91 Fed. Reg. 16388 (April 1, 2026)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.