Bill · H.J.Res. 89· House(119-HJRES-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".
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Became Public Law No: 119-17.
- Sponsored by
- Jay Obernolte
- Cosponsors
- - 31 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
What this bill would do
This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question is titled ``California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The `Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision''. Because of this resolution, that rule will now have no force or effect. We need to hold our officials accountable and understand what this means for everyday folks, so let's break it down plainly using only the text provided.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3
The resolution supports state-level control by nullifying federal oversight of the EPA rule.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Automotive and engine manufacturers may face lower regulatory burdens.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
Disapproving the EPA rule weakens existing environmental standards for motor vehicle pollution.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-3
Lowering emissions standards can negatively impact air quality in densely populated urban areas.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
The reversal of the EPA rule regarding low NOx standards may lead to higher vehicle emissions.
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 225–196
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 112 · recorded as “On Passage”
- The Senate: the vote on whether to pass the joint resolutionJoint Resolution Passed 49–46
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 281 · recorded as “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 89”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Stopping the EPA Rule: The entire text of the resolution explicitly states that Congress disapproves of the EPA rule and that the rule shall have no force or effect. For anyone who believes this specific rule should not be enacted, stopping it is the direct outcome of this legislation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Nullifying the EPA Rule: Because the text explicitly voids the EPA rule regarding California's motor vehicle and engine pollution control standards, anyone who wanted or relied on that specific rule to take effect will see it rendered without force or effect.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Urban Residents-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Children-2Good For Low Income Households-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-4Reduces Carbon Emissions-3
- 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: 119-17.
- 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: 280.
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3105-3106, S3109-3110)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
- 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: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1760)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 89, 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. 89.
- 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 H1755-1759)
- 4/29/2025
- Rule H. Res. 354 passed House.
- 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
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- 10 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-47: 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; 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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