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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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

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Summary of Bill HJRES 89

Bill 119 hjres 89 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards. The rule in question pertains to the "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation, as well as the waiver of preemption and notice of decision.

The EPA's rule seeks to establish stricter pollution control standards for motor vehicles and engines in California, with the goal of reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality. However, some members of Congress believe that the rule exceeds the EPA's authority and infringes on states' rights to set their own environmental regulations.

If Bill 119 hjres 89 is passed, it would signify Congress's disapproval of the EPA's rule and prevent it from being implemented. This would likely lead to further debate and potential revisions to the rule in question. Overall, the passage of this bill would have significant implications for environmental policy and regulation in the United States, particularly in relation to vehicle emissions standards and state autonomy in setting environmental regulations.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 89

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Omnibus Low NOX regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) 

Current Status of Bill HJRES 89

Bill HJRES 89 is currently in the status of Signed by President since June 12, 2025. Bill HJRES 89 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2025.  Bill HJRES 89's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-17. as of June 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 89

Total Number of Sponsors
28
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
28
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
145
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
145
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 89

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Air quality
- California
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Federal preemption
- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
- Motor vehicles

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