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Read. Follow. Verify.Congress nullifies EPA waiver allowing California's 'Omnibus' low-NOx vehicle emission standards
Last action · June 12, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-17.
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What This Bill Does
Congress has formally disapproved and overturned an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision that granted California a waiver to enforce its own stricter '' low- emission standards for motor vehicles and engines. This action effectively blocks the state from implementing these specific pollution control requirements, overriding the federal agency's previous authorization.
This resolution removes California's legal authority to set independent, more stringent emission limits for nitrogen oxides () than those required by federal law, impacting how vehicle manufacturers must design engines for the California market.
Who It Affects
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California Air Resources Board
The agency is prohibited from enforcing the specific 'Omnibus' low-NOx standards previously authorized by the EPA.
Motor vehicle manufacturers
These companies are no longer required to meet the specific California-only 'Omnibus' low-NOx standards that were nullified.
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Current status: Became law.
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Federal Preemption of State Environmental Standards
The use of the Congressional Review Act to specifically target a state-level waiver of preemption marks a significant shift in federal-state regulatory dynamics.
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