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RepublicanBill · S.J.Res. 45· Senate(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".

Rep. Capito
Age: 73 years
West Virginia
Introduced
4/4/2025
Last activity
4/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Shelley Capito
Cosponsors
Republican - 31Democrat - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to overturn a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question concerns the "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision." By passing this resolution, Congress would express its disapproval of that EPA rule. Once approved, the rule would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    Automotive manufacturers may benefit from reduced regulatory burdens.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2

    The resolution opposes federal preemption of California's specific regulatory authority.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1

    Lowering vehicle emission standards may result in more affordable vehicle purchases.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5

    By overturning the EPA rule, this resolution likely reduces efforts to lower vehicle emissions.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5

    The disapproval of stricter motor vehicle standards represents a reduction in environmental oversight.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?-3

    Reduced emissions standards may lead to poorer air quality in urban areas.