H.J.Res. 88 Became law · Public Law 119-16 Environmental Protection

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".

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Sponsor Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] Introduced April 2, 2025 Cosponsors 41 (40 R, 1 I) Latest action June 12, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)
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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

SenateMay 22, 2025·Roll 277·H.J.Res. 88
H.J.Res. 88
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88

Joint Resolution Passed51–44
R 50–0 D 1–42 I 0–2
SenateMay 21, 2025·Roll 276·H.J.Res. 88
Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 88
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 88

Motion to Proceed Agreed to51–46
R 51–0 D 0–44 I 0–2
HouseMay 1, 2025·Roll 114·H.J.Res. 88
Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II…
On Passage

Passed246–164
R 211–0 D 35–164

Actions

Jun 12, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-16.
Jun 12, 2025 Signed by President.
Jun 6, 2025 Presented to President.
May 23, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 22, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
May 22, 2025 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
May 21, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
May 21, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
May 21, 2025 Received in the Senate, read twice.
May 1, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
May 1, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
May 1, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
Apr 30, 2025 POSTPONED 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.
Apr 30, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 30, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
Apr 30, 2025 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.
Apr 30, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
Apr 28, 2025 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.
Apr 28, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)
Apr 7, 2025 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)
Apr 2, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 2, 2025 Introduced in House

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