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Public Law119th CongressEnvironmental Protection
H.J.Res. 87Became Law

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; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 12, 2025)

This joint resolution revokes waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (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; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.

What just happenedJun 12, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-15.

Who’s behind it

Rep. James, John [R-MI-10](R-MI)Sponsor
24 cosponsors24 R
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  1. Jun 12, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-15.

  2. Jun 12, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-15.

  3. Jun 12, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 12, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 6, 2025FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 6, 2025President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 23, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 22, 2025Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

  9. May 22, 2025Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

  10. May 22, 2025Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3102, S3105)

  11. May 22, 2025Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278.

  12. May 21, 2025IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  13. Apr 30, 2025FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Apr 30, 2025FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741)

  15. Apr 30, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741: 6)

  16. Apr 30, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1759)

  17. Apr 30, 2025FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 87, 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.

  18. Apr 30, 2025FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  19. Apr 30, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.

  20. 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 debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.

  21. Apr 30, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1741-1748)

  22. 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.

  23. Apr 2, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. Apr 2, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Apr 2, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 12, 202549

This joint resolution revokes waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (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; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.

Introduced in HouseApr 2, 202500

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (88 Fed. Reg. 20688) and published on April 6, 2023. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) 

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