Bill · S.J.Res. 206· Senate(119-SJRES-206)
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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
- Introduced
- 8/5/2026
- Last activity
- 8/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Schmitt
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question involves California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards. Specifically, it concerns a decision to grant a waiver regarding Clean Air Act preemption for California's 2009 and subsequent model year greenhouse gas emission standards for new motor vehicles. If passed, this resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The resolution limits California's specific state-level regulatory authority by disapproving the EPA's waiver.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The resolution may benefit automotive manufacturers by preventing more stringent state-level emission standards.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
The resolution opposes California's stricter greenhouse gas standards, which could lead to higher emissions compared to the proposed state standards.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
By invalidating the EPA waiver, the resolution weakens the ability of California to enforce stricter air quality and emission standards.
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The resolution limits the regulatory scope allowed under federal oversight by striking down a specific EPA decision.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the EPA Rule: By providing for congressional disapproval, the resolution would prevent the rule from having any force or effect. This would halt the implementation of the specific waiver granted to California regarding greenhouse gas emission standards for new motor vehicles (Resolution Text).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Impact on California's Standards: The resolution seeks to invalidate the notice of decision that granted a waiver for California's 2009 and subsequent model year greenhouse gas emission standards for new motor vehicles, which could affect those standards (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-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Increases Federal Power-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Urban Residents-3
- 9/15/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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-HJRES-202: 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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
- 119-HJRES-211: 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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
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