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Proposed Resolution to Block DOE Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Rule

Original title: HJRES 175: Congress Considers Disapproving DOE Rule on Advanced Technology Vehicles

Record date · July 2, 2024

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent Department of Energy (DOE) rule that updated the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) program. If passed, the rule would be invalidated and lose all legal force.

Why it matters

The resolution directly impacts the eligibility criteria and regulatory framework for manufacturers seeking federal loans for advanced technology vehicle projects, potentially halting recent updates to the program's statutory requirements.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Energy

The agency's rule-making authority regarding the ATVM program is being challenged and potentially nullified.

Directly affected

Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturers

These entities are subject to the eligibility and compliance requirements set by the DOE's ATVM program rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses the Congressional Review Act to attempt to invalidate a specific rule issued by the Department of Energy regarding the .
What happens if this resolution passes?
The specified DOE rule would be nullified and would no longer have any legal force or effect.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

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Discoveries

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Regulatory Oversight via CRA

The use of the Congressional Review Act indicates a formal attempt to override agency-level policy changes without new primary legislation.

Connected Entities

Department of Energy, chapter 8, United States Code
OrganizationDepartment of Energy“submitted the rule”Map →
otherchapter 8“specific section of Title 5 relating to congressional disapproval”Map →
otherUnited States Code“legal framework for the disapproval process”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment10
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