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H.J.Res. 87 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-15

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".

The law is a single resolving clause, the same as when it was introduced.

Signed June 12, 2025 · Introduced April 2, 2025 in the House

Sponsor: Rep. John James (R-MI-10) · 24 cosponsors (24 R)

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Official title

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.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled 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.

How it became law

  1. IntroducedApr 2
  2. Committee—
  3. House—
  4. SenateMay 22
  5. SignedJun 12

As introduced: 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.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (20)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. John James (R-MI)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID)

  3. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Text: Introduced in House

    1 section

  6. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), Rep. Robert Latta (R-OH)

  7. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

  8. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Rep. J. Hill (R-AR), Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH), Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC), Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS)

  9. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA)

  10. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN)

  11. HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741)

  12. Text: Engrossed in House

    1 section, no changes

  13. SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.

  14. Text: Received in Senate

    1 section, no changes

  15. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

  16. SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278.

  17. HousePresented to President.

  18. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

  19. Became Public Law No: 119-15.

  20. Signed by President.

Show every recorded step (28)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. John James (R-MI)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Rep. John Joyce (R-PA), Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA), Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI), Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID)

  3. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Text: Introduced in House

    1 section

  6. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), Rep. Robert Latta (R-OH)

  7. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

  8. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Rep. J. Hill (R-AR), Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH), Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC), Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS)

  9. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA)

  10. HouseRules 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.

  11. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN)

  12. HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741)

  13. HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1759)

  14. HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 87, 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.

  15. HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  16. HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.

  17. HouseRule 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.

  18. HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1741-1748)

  19. Text: Engrossed in House

    1 section, no changes

  20. SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.

  21. Text: Received in Senate

    1 section, no changes

  22. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

  23. SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3102, S3105)

  24. SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278.

  25. HousePresented to President.

  26. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

  27. Became Public Law No: 119-15.

  28. Signed by President.

Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 24 cosponsors.

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  1. TextThat Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to California…

Sponsor and cosponsors

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Sponsor: Rep. John James (R-MI-10)

  • Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA-5)
  • Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2)
  • Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)
  • Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE-1)
  • Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA-20)
  • Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1)
  • Rep. J. Hill (R-AR-2)
  • Rep. John Joyce (R-PA-13)
  • Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA-3)
  • Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-1)
  • Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY-23)
  • Rep. Robert Latta (R-OH-5)
  • Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS-1)
  • Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI-9)
  • Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN-8)
  • Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV-2)
  • Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC-14)
  • Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)
  • Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL-6)
  • Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH-6)
  • Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX-17)
  • Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
  • Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX-25)
  • Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2)
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