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119th Congress · House

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 Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures · Air quality · California · Climate change and greenhouse gases · Congressional oversight · Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Federal preemption · Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles

In plain language

  • House joint resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • Revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II).
  • House passed it on May 1, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision .

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