RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 157· House(119-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".

Rep. Perry
Age: 64 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
4/20/2026
Last activity
4/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Scott Perry
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question concerns the "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes." If passed, the resolution would provide for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. Consequently, the specified EPA rule would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+2

    The resolution removes mandates for biofuel volumes which may lower costs for fuel distributors and increase industry flexibility.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    The resolution provides relief from specific EPA regulatory standards and volume requirements.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1

    The disapproval of the EPA rule reduces regulatory compliance requirements for fuel-related businesses.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-4

    The nullification of the RFS rule reduces the regulatory certainty and mandated demand that drives investment in renewable fuels.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3

    By nullifying the Renewable Fuel Standard, the resolution removes requirements that mandate the use of lower-emission biofuels.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

    The resolution halts the EPA's implementation of biofuel standards intended to regulate fuel composition.