Bill · H.J.Res. 88· House(119-HJRES-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".
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Became Public Law No: 119-16.
- Sponsored by
- John Joyce
- Cosponsors
- - 40 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
What this bill would do
This joint resolution expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision." By passing this resolution, Congress intends to strip the rule of any force or effect. This action is taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
By striking the EPA rule, Congress supports the ability of states like California to set their own stricter standards without federal interference.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Automotive manufacturers may benefit from the reduction in stricter regulatory requirements for vehicle emissions.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
Stripping the EPA rule reduces the regulatory pressure to transition to cleaner vehicle standards, potentially slowing carbon emission reductions.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The resolution undermines environmental standards set by the EPA for motor vehicle emissions.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-4
By stopping cleaner vehicle standards, the bill indirectly supports the continued use of fossil-fuel-powered engines.
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 246–164
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.
05/01/2025 · Roll call 114 · recorded as “On Passage”
- The Senate: the vote on whether to pass the joint resolutionJoint Resolution Passed 51–44
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 277 · recorded as “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elimination of the EPA Rule: The resolution states that the rule shall have no force or effect, which would stop the implementation of the "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" (H.J.Res.88).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of EPA Rule: The rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" would no longer have any force or effect (H.J.Res.88).
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-5Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-4Increases Renewable Energy Investment-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Increases Federal Power-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Urban Residents-2
- 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: 119-16.
- 6/6/2025
- Presented to President.
- 5/23/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 5/22/2025
- Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
- 5/21/2025
- Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
- 5/1/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
- 4/30/2025
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, 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. 88.
- 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 general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
- 4/29/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/28/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)
- 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.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/24/2025
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 4/10/2025
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)
- 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-45: 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; Advanced Clean Cars II; 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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