Bill · H.J.Res. 202· House(119-HJRES-202)
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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
- Introduced
- 7/18/2026
- Last activity
- 7/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question involves the "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards." Specifically, it addresses the "Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles." If passed, the resolution dictates that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-6
The resolution limits the state of California's authority to implement its own motor vehicle emission standards through the EPA waiver process.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
The resolution nullifies the California greenhouse gas emission standards, which could lead to higher vehicle emissions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
By overturning the EPA waiver, the resolution reduces the ability of California to set stricter air quality and emissions standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the EPA Rule: By providing congressional disapproval, the resolution ensures the rule regarding California's greenhouse gas emission standards has no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of the EPA Waiver: The resolution disapproves the notice of decision that granted a waiver of Clean Air Act preemption for California's 2009 and subsequent model year greenhouse gas emission standards for new motor vehicles.
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
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Environmental Protections-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights-6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents-3
- 7/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HJRES-211: 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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
- 119-SJRES-206: A joint resolution providing for 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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".