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H.J.Res. 88 (119th)

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".

Original

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Introduced

2 April 2025

Last action

12 June 2025 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 119-16.

Sponsors

John Joyce, Doug LaMalfa, John James, Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Jay Obernolte, Kevin Kiley, Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9], Gary Palmer, Pete Sessions, Nicholas Langworthy, Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Troy Balderson, Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Stephanie Bice, Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Diana Harshbarger, Mike Flood, Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Wesley Hunt, Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Roger Williams, Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Cliff Bentz, Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], August Pfluger, Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Tim Moore, Michael Baumgartner, Vince Fong, Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Mike Kelly, Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

17 July 2026

Environment

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 642) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) 

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 April 2025

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 28 April 2025

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  6. 28 April 2025

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 30 April 2025

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  8. 30 April 2025

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  9. 30 April 2025

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 May 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 May 2025

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 May 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 May 2025

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 May 2025

    Vote

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 May 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 22 May 2025

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)

    Source: Floor

  17. 22 May 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.

    Source: Floor

  18. 23 May 2025

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  19. 6 June 2025

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 6 June 2025

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 12 June 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-16.

    Source: President

  22. 12 June 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  23. 12 June 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

1 May 2025 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 246 · No 164 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 22

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