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

Original title: Providing for 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; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".

Last action · July 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Sponsors: John Joyce and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

This resolution initiates a congressional disapproval process to overturn an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision that allowed California to set its own stricter vehicle emission standards. If passed, the resolution would nullify the EPA's of Clean Air Act , effectively blocking California's ability to enforce its Advanced Clean Car Program and Zero Emission Vehicle amendments.

Why it matters

The resolution challenges the legal authority of California to set vehicle emission standards that exceed federal requirements, which directly impacts the regulatory landscape for automakers and the availability of specific vehicle types in the state.

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

Environmental Protection Agency

The agency's regulatory decision is being challenged and potentially nullified by this resolution.

Directly affected

California

The state's ability to enforce its own vehicle emission standards is the primary object of the resolution.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?
It uses the to attempt to overturn an EPA decision that allowed California to set its own vehicle emission standards.
What is the 'waiver of Clean Air Act preemption'?
It is a legal permission granted by the EPA that allows California to enforce vehicle emission standards that are stricter than federal standards.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Jul 23, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Jul 23, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

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ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

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ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND POLICY CENTER

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Congressional challenge to EPA waiver authority

The resolution represents a direct legislative attempt to use the Congressional Review Act to reverse a specific EPA waiver, signaling an escalation in the conflict over state-level environmental standard-setting.

Connected Entities

California, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Environmental Protection Agency
locationCalifornia“The state whose vehicle pollution control standards are the subject of the waive”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce“The committee to which the resolution was referred.”Map →
OrganizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“The federal agency that granted the waiver for California's vehicle standards.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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  • Controversy90
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