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 Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 12, 2025)
This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.
What just happenedJun 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
Who’s behind it
- Received in SenateMay 21, 2025
- Engrossed in HouseMay 1, 2025
- Introduced in HouseApr 2, 2025
- Public LawJun 13, 2025
- Jun 12, 2025PresidentE40000
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
- Jun 12, 2025BecameLaw36000
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
- Jun 12, 2025PresidentE30000
Signed by President.
- Jun 12, 2025BecameLaw36000
Signed by President.
- Jun 6, 2025FloorE20000
Presented to President.
- Jun 6, 2025President28000
Presented to President.
- May 23, 2025Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 22, 2025Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
- May 22, 2025Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
- May 22, 2025Floor
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
- May 21, 2025Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
- May 21, 2025Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
- May 21, 2025IntroReferral
Received in the Senate, read twice.
- May 1, 2025FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- May 1, 2025FloorH37100
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
- May 1, 2025Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
- May 1, 2025FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
- Apr 30, 2025FloorH8D000
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- Apr 30, 2025FloorH35000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Apr 30, 2025FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
- Apr 30, 2025FloorH8D000
Rule 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. 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 general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
- Apr 30, 2025FloorH30000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
- Apr 28, 2025FloorH1L210
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.
- Apr 28, 2025IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)
- Apr 7, 2025IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)
- Apr 2, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 2, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 2, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House