Bill · S.J.Res. 47· Senate(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".
- Introduced
- 4/4/2025
- Last activity
- 4/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Markwayne Mullin
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 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 involves California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards, specifically titled "The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision." If passed, the resolution would render this specific rule without any force or effect.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The resolution seeks to stop a federal rule that impacts California's unique regulatory authority.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The resolution reduces regulatory compliance burdens for vehicle and engine manufacturers.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-3
The resolution nullifies EPA standards intended to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from vehicles.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
By striking the EPA rule, the resolution reduces the strength of motor vehicle pollution standards.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The resolution limits federal regulatory oversight by nullifying an EPA-mandated rule.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the EPA Rule: The resolution states that the rule regarding California's motor vehicle and engine pollution standards shall have no force or effect, which would prevent the implementation of the "Omnibus" Low NOx Regulation (S.J. Res. 47).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any negative consequences or burdens that would result from this resolution.
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-3Reduces Carbon Emissions-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5Increases Federal Power-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Urban Residents-2Good For African Americans-1Good For Children-1Good For Low Income Households-1
- 5/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/29/2025
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 4/8/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/4/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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