Bill · 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".
- Introduced
- 4/20/2026
- Last activity
- 4/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Perry
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- 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.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of EPA Rule: By stating the rule "shall have no force or effect," the resolution would prevent the implementation of the EPA's standards regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program for 2026 and 2027, as well as the partial waiver of the 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of EPA Standards: The resolution would prevent the EPA's rule regarding "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes" from being active or enforceable.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment-4Reduces Carbon Emissions-3Improves Environmental Protections-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Farmers-2
- 4/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas