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". | ChamberLight
Bills · HJRES 89
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 89CaliforniaMotor vehicles
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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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care because this bill has direct implications for air quality and environmental regulation nationwide. If this bill passes, it would halt California's efforts, and the efforts of any other states choosing to follow, to implement more stringent pollution controls on vehicles and engines, particularly heavy-duty trucks, to reduce harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. This could mean more smog and poorer air quality, potentially impacting public health, especially for individuals with respiratory issues like asthma.
If the bill does not pass, California's stricter standards would proceed, potentially leading to cleaner air in California and other states that opt to adopt these rules. However, it might also mean increased production costs for manufacturers to comply with varied state-specific regulations. This bill represents a choice between potentially cleaner air facilitated by state-specific regulations and a desire for more uniform national standards for manufacturers.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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'.
This provision directly targets and overturns a key EPA decision that allowed California to implement its stricter vehicle pollution standards.
PROVISION 02
The EPA's rule that granted California permission to implement its stricter emission standards shall have no force or effect.
This legally voids the EPA's decision, preventing California's unique emission standards from being implemented and stopping other states from adopting them.
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 2, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 89CaliforniaMotor vehicles
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".
Voters should care because this bill has direct implications for air quality and environmental regulation nationwide. If this bill passes, it would halt California's efforts, and the efforts of any other states choosing to follow, to implement more stringent pollution controls on vehicles and engines, particularly heavy-duty trucks, to reduce harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. This could mean more smog and poorer air quality, potentially impacting public health, especially for individuals with respiratory issues like asthma.
If the bill does not pass, California's stricter standards would proceed, potentially leading to cleaner air in California and other states that opt to adopt these rules. However, it might also mean increased production costs for manufacturers to comply with varied state-specific regulations. This bill represents a choice between potentially cleaner air facilitated by state-specific regulations and a desire for more uniform national standards for manufacturers.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 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'.
This provision directly targets and overturns a key EPA decision that allowed California to implement its stricter vehicle pollution standards.
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The EPA's rule that granted California permission to implement its stricter emission standards shall have no force or effect.
This legally voids the EPA's decision, preventing California's unique emission standards from being implemented and stopping other states from adopting them.
GLOSSARY
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Rule (or Regulation)
An official order or policy created by a government agency (like the EPA) that has the force of law, clarifying or implementing a statute.
Disapproval (of a rule)
When Congress uses its power, typically through the Congressional Review Act, to reject and stop a rule created by a government agency from taking effect or remaining in effect.
Waiver of Preemption
A special permission granted by a federal agency (like the EPA) that allows a state (specifically California for vehicle emissions) to create and enforce its own laws even if federal law would normally prevent states from doing so.
Preemption
A legal principle where federal law overrides state law in certain areas, meaning states cannot pass or enforce their own laws on those subjects.
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx)
A group of air pollutants, primarily from vehicle exhaust, power plants, and industrial processes, that contribute to smog, acid rain, and respiratory problems.
Nonroad Engine
An engine that is not used in a motor vehicle or a vehicle used solely for competition, such as those found in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, or industrial equipment.
A law that allows Congress to review new rules issued by federal agencies and, through a joint resolution, disapprove them, preventing them from taking effect. If a rule is disapproved, an agency cannot issue a substantially similar rule unless authorized by a later law.
Roll Call #112
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225 Yes196 No12 NV
225 Yes196 No12 NV
Requires: Simple MajorityD majority: noR majority: yes
