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House Resolution 212 seeks to block EPA waiver for California's Advanced Clean Car Program

Original 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 Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

August 6, 2026

Environmental PolicyVehicle EmissionsFederal PreemptionCaliforniaCongressional Oversight

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Aug 6, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution challenges the legal authority of California to set vehicle emission standards that exceed federal requirements, a move that directly impacts the automotive industry's manufacturing compliance and the availability of specific vehicle types in the state.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency's regulatory decision is being challenged and would be nullified if the resolution passes.

Automotive manufacturers

These companies must comply with varying state and federal emission standards, which would be altered by the revocation of the waiver.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules within a specific timeframe after they are submitted. context
  • California has historically held a unique waiver under the Clean Air Act to set its own vehicle emission standards, which other states may choose to adopt. context

Summary

HJRES 212 formally expresses congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision that allows California to set its own stricter motor vehicle pollution control standards. If passed, this resolution would nullify the EPA's , effectively preventing California from enforcing its .

Why It Matters

This resolution challenges the legal authority of California to set vehicle emission standards that exceed federal requirements, a move that directly impacts the automotive industry's manufacturing compliance and the availability of specific vehicle types in the state.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses the to attempt to invalidate a specific EPA decision that allows California to set its own vehicle emission standards.
What is a 'waiver of preemption' in this context?
It is a legal permission granted by the EPA that allows California to enforce stricter vehicle pollution standards than those set by the federal government.

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Discoveries

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Use of Congressional Review Act

The resolution continues a pattern of using the Congressional Review Act to challenge EPA-specific regulatory decisions.

Environmental Protection Agency

Connected Entities

locationCalifornia“The state whose vehicle pollution standards are the subject of the EPA waiver.”Map →
organizationHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce“The committee currently reviewing the resolution.”Map →
otherchapter 8 of title 5, United States Code“The legal basis for congressional disapproval”Map →
organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“The federal agency that issued the rule being challenged.”Map →
organizationFinancial Crimes Enforcement Network“The agency that submitted the rule”Map →

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  • Controversy90
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