Bill · H.J.Res. 26· House(119-HJRES-26)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".
- Introduced
- 1/22/2025
- Last activity
- 1/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Russ Fulcher
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question is titled "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles--Phase 3." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect. This action is being taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The resolution benefits vehicle fleet owners by removing the requirement to meet stricter emissions standards.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
Farmers who utilize heavy-duty vehicles may face lower compliance costs due to the disapproval of the emissions rule.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The resolution may reduce the financial burden of vehicle compliance for those in rural areas who rely heavily on large transport vehicles.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
The disapproval of the EPA rule prevents the implementation of standards designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
By nullifying the emissions standards, the resolution reduces the regulatory protections for air quality related to vehicle exhaust.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution uses congressional authority to strip the EPA of the power it sought to exercise via the emissions rule.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of EPA Rule: By disapproving the "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles--Phase 3," the resolution ensures the rule has no force or effect. This would prevent the implementation of the standards set forth in 89 Fed. Reg. 29440.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens resulting from the disapproval of the rule.
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-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Farmers+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- 1/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House