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substantiveMay 22, 2025 · Senate roll call · passage · Result: Joint Resolution Passed

On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 87

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; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

In plain language

  • House joint resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • Revokes waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding several of its regulations.
  • House passed it on Apr 30, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution revokes waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (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; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision .

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea51

Republican: 51

Nay45

Democrat: 43 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting4

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 2

How each member voted (100)

Yea (51)

Nay (45)

Not Voting (4)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.