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".
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 by Rep. Jay Obernolte
Signed into law.
This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding new emissions standards for new 2024 and subsequent model year on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines, off-road diesel engines, and off-road diesel-fueled auxiliary power units. (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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- Jun 12, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-17.
- Jun 12, 2025Signed by President.
- Jun 6, 2025Presented to President.
- May 23, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- May 22, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
- May 22, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
- May 22, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3105-3106, S3109-3110)
- May 22, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 280.
- May 21, 2025Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Apr 30, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 30, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
- Apr 30, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
- Apr 30, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1760)
- Apr 30, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 89, 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, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Apr 30, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 89.
- Apr 30, 2025Rule 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.
- Apr 30, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1755-1759)
- Apr 29, 2025Rule H. Res. 354 passed House.
- Apr 28, 2025Rules 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 2, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Apr 2, 2025Introduced in House