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H.J.Res. 88 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-16

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".

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 Joyce (R-PA-13) · 41 cosponsors (41 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; Advanced Clean Cars II; 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; Advanced Clean Cars II; 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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (19)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. John Joyce (R-PA)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Rep. John James (R-MI), 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. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX), Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH), Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Robert Latta (R-OH), Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH), Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX)

  7. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA), Rep. J. Hill (R-AR), Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC), Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS)

  8. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA)

  9. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. H. Griffith (R-VA), Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA)

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

  11. Text: Engrossed in House

    1 section, no changes

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

  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 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.

  16. HousePresented to President.

  17. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

  18. Became Public Law No: 119-16.

  19. Signed by President.

Show every recorded step (30)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. John Joyce (R-PA)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Rep. John James (R-MI), 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. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)

  7. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX), Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX), Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH), Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY), Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Robert Latta (R-OH), Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH), Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX)

  8. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA), Rep. J. Hill (R-AR), Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA), Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC), Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS)

  9. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN), Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN), 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. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)

  12. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. H. Griffith (R-VA), Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA)

  13. HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, 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.

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

  15. HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.

  16. 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 general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.

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

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

  19. HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)

  20. Text: Engrossed in House

    1 section, no changes

  21. SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)

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

  23. SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.

  24. Text: Received in Senate

    1 section, no changes

  25. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.

  26. SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)

  27. HousePresented to President.

  28. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

  29. Became Public Law No: 119-16.

  30. Signed by President.

Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 41 cosponsors.

Every section

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

Sponsor and cosponsors

Show all 42 members, by last name

Sponsor: Rep. John Joyce (R-PA-13)

  • Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX-36)
  • Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)
  • Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA-5)
  • Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2)
  • Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)
  • Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12)
  • Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA-1)
  • Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)
  • Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL-2)
  • Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE-1)
  • Rep. Vince Fong (R-CA-20)
  • Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1)
  • Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX-12)
  • Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX-5)
  • Rep. H. Griffith (R-VA-9)
  • Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6)
  • Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-1)
  • Rep. J. Hill (R-AR-2)
  • Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4)
  • Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38)
  • Rep. John James (R-MI-10)
  • Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA-16)
  • 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. Tim Moore (R-NC-14)
  • Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)
  • Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-TN-5)
  • Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL-6)
  • Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11)
  • Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH-6)
  • Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX-17)
  • Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
  • Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX-14)
  • Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL-11)
  • Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX-25)
  • Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2)
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