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Resolution to Block EPA Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards

Original title: HJRES 133: House Joint Resolution to Disapprove EPA Rule on Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emissions

September 18, 2024

Environmental RegulationTransportationCongressional OversightGreenhouse Gas Emissions

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges federal authority to mandate stricter emission limits for heavy-duty vehicles, which impacts the manufacturing requirements for truck makers and the operational costs for logistics and shipping companies.

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 action is subject to nullification by this resolution.

Heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers

These companies are subject to the emission standards set by the EPA rule, which this resolution seeks to remove.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 18, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The Congressional Review Act allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules through a joint resolution of disapproval, which requires a simple majority in both chambers and the President's signature. context

Summary

This resolution seeks to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) '' greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, such as semi-trucks and large delivery vans. If passed, the EPA's rule would be invalidated and prevented from taking effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges federal authority to mandate stricter emission limits for heavy-duty vehicles, which impacts the manufacturing requirements for truck makers and the operational costs for logistics and shipping companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if this resolution passes?
The EPA's '' greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles would be invalidated and would not be allowed to take effect.
What vehicles are covered by the EPA rule being challenged?
The rule applies to 'heavy-duty vehicles', which typically include large trucks, buses, and heavy-duty delivery vehicles.

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policy shift100% confidence

Legislative Challenge to EPA Rulemaking

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to target a specific, recently published EPA rule, indicating a coordinated effort to block Phase 3 emission standards.

Environmental Protection AgencyMr. Fulcher

Connected Entities

otherFederal Register“Publication where the rule was published”Map →
otherGreenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3“The rule being challenged”Map →
bill_numberChapter 8 of Title 5“Section of the US Code related to congressional disapproval”Map →
organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Agency responsible for the rule being challenged”Map →
dollar_amount89 Fed. Reg.“Federal Register volume number”Map →
otherUnited States Code“Legal code governing congressional procedures”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy80
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  • Entertainment20
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