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HJRES89FEDERALSession 119Federal BillSigned into law

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Congress Overturns EPA Approval of California's Low-Emission Vehicle Standards

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 and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Last action · June 12, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-17.Sponsors: Jay Obernolte and 32 others

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What This Bill Does

Congress has passed a joint resolution to nullify an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision that allowed California to implement stricter 'Omnibus' low- (nitrogen oxide) emission standards for motor vehicles and engines. By invoking the , this resolution renders the EPA's for these standards void, meaning the rule has no legal force or effect.

Why it matters

This resolution prevents California from enforcing its specific 'Omnibus' low- emission standards for vehicles, which impacts the regulatory requirements for vehicle manufacturers and the types of engines that can be sold or operated in the state.

Who It Affects

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

Directly affected

California residents

The state's ability to enforce the specific 'Omnibus' low-NOx emission standards for vehicles is removed.

Directly affected

Vehicle manufacturers

Manufacturers are no longer subject to the specific 'Omnibus' low-NOx emission requirements previously approved by the EPA for California.

Directly affected

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency's previous decision to grant a waiver of preemption for California's standards is nullified.

Key Facts

Congress formally disapproved the EPA rule titled 'California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The Omnibus Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision'.
The disapproved rule was originally published in the Federal Register at 90 Fed. Reg. 643 on January 6, 2025.
Under the Congressional Review Act, the EPA rule is now declared to have no force or effect.
The resolution was passed by the House of Representatives on April 30, 2025.

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The resolution was passed by the Senate on May 22, 2025.
The resolution was signed into law on June 12, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for a rule to have 'no force or effect'?

It means the regulation is legally void and cannot be enforced by the agency that issued it.

Can California still set its own emission standards?

This resolution specifically nullifies the EPA's for the 'Omnibus' low- regulation, but does not address other existing or future state standards.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions

Jun 12, 2025PresidentEnrolled
Became Public Law No: 119-17.
Jun 12, 2025PresidentEnrolled
Signed by President.
Jun 6, 2025PresidentEnrolled
Presented to President.
May 23, 2025Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 22, 2025SenateFloor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
May 22, 2025SenateFloor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.

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May 22, 2025Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3105-3106, S3109-3110)
May 22, 2025Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 280.
May 21, 2025Senate
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Apr 30, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2025HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
Apr 30, 2025HouseFloor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
Apr 30, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1760)
Apr 30, 2025House
POSTPONED 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, 2025House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 30, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 89.
Apr 30, 2025House
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 debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
Apr 30, 2025House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1755-1759)
Apr 29, 2025House
Rule H. Res. 354 passed House.
Apr 28, 2025House
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 2, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 2, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedSenate5/22/2025Voteview

Total

Yes: 49
No: 46
Present: 0
Not voting: 0
Abstain: 0

How they voted (95)

71 more members

Christopher MurphyDno

Catherine Cortez MastoDno

Sheldon WhitehouseDno

Deb FischerRyes

Jim BanksRyes

Kirsten GillibrandDno

Lisa Blunt RochesterDno

Richard BlumenthalDno

Mark KellyDno

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Outcome not reportedHouse4/30/2025Voteview

Total

421

Yes: 225
No: 196
Present: 0
Not voting: 0
Abstain: 0

How they voted (421)

397 more members

Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDno

Nicholas LangworthyRyes

Monica De La CruzRyes

Michael BaumgartnerRyes

Steven HorsfordDno

Cleo FieldsDno

Brittany PettersenDno

Derek SchmidtRyes

Teresa Leger FernandezDno

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

Marilyn StricklandDno

Jennifer McClellanDno

Tony GonzalesRyes

Charles FleischmannRyes

April McClain DelaneyDno

Bonnie Watson ColemanDno

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDno

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDno

Richard McCormickRyes

Earl CarterRyes

Jefferson Van DrewRyes

Guy ReschenthalerRyes

Christopher DeluzioDno

Anna Paulina LunaRyes

Brian BabinRyes

Sanford BishopDyes

Kristen McDonald RivetDyes

Derrick Van OrdenRyes

Mariannette Miller-MeeksRyes

Christopher SmithRyes

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