Bill · H.J.Res. 212· House(119-HJRES-212)
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; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
- Introduced
- 8/6/2026
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- August Pfluger
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution is introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Pfluger on August 6, 2026. It uses the Congressional Review Act to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The targeted rule was submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule relates to the California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards and the Advanced Clean Car Program. Specifically, it involves the reconsideration of a previous withdrawal of a waiver of preemption. If passed, the joint resolution dictates that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Automotive manufacturers may face fewer regulatory burdens and compliance costs.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-6
Disapproving the Advanced Clean Car Program removes stricter emission standards.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6
The bill removes EPA pollution control standards for motor vehicles.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill specifically targets and removes California's authority to set its own stricter vehicle pollution standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
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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
- Improves Environmental Protections-6Reduces Carbon Emissions-6Increases Renewable Energy Investment-4Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights-5Increases Federal Power-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Urban Residents-3Good For Children-2
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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