RepublicanBill · 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".

Rep. Fulcher
Age: 64 years
Idaho
Introduced
1/22/2025
Last activity
1/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Russ Fulcher
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. 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.