Bill · H.J.Res. 87· House(119-HJRES-87)
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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Became Public Law No: 119-15.
- Sponsored by
- John James
- Cosponsors
- - 23 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
What this bill would do
This is a Joint Resolution from the 119th Congress. It seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards. This includes provisions for heavy-duty vehicle emissions, advanced clean trucks, and zero-emission airport shuttles. If passed, the resolution dictates that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The resolution may reduce compliance costs for businesses involved in heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing and operation.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3
By nullifying the EPA rule, the resolution supports the ability of states like California to set their own standards.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
The roll-back of vehicle standards may reduce the long-term costs of transitioning to new vehicle technology for rural transport.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
The resolution halts emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles and airport shuttles, which may lead to higher emissions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
By nullifying the EPA rule, the resolution weakens specific state-level environmental protections for vehicle emissions.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-3
The removal of zero-emission standards may decrease the momentum for electric/renewable vehicle adoption.
What Congress actually voted on
3 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. 2 of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 231–191
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
04/30/2025 · Roll call 111 · recorded as “On Passage”
- The Senate: the vote on whether to pass the joint resolutionJoint Resolution Passed 51–45
A joint resolution is a bill by another name: it goes to the other chamber and then to the President. Most of them are used to overturn a rule an agency has made.
05/22/2025 · Roll call 279 · recorded as “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 87”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the EPA Rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution ensures it has no force or effect, which directly impacts the implementation of the California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards. (Resolution Text)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Environmental Standards: The resolution would strip the force and effect of the rule regarding heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission provisions, advanced clean trucks, and zero-emission airport shuttles. (Resolution Text)
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-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Increases Renewable Energy Investment-3Improves Public Transit-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+3Increases Federal Power-3
- Public Law(6/13/2025)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
Arrived from the other chamber; nothing has been done to it there yet
- 6/12/2025
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-15.
- 6/6/2025
- Presented to President.
- 5/23/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 5/22/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278.
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3102, S3105)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.
- 5/21/2025
- Received in the Senate, read twice.
- 4/30/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741: 6)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1759)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 87, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1741-1748)
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 4/24/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 4/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 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-SJRES-46: 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
- 119-HRES-354: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) 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 and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.
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