SJRES 45

A joint resolution 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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Summary

This 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 (90 Fed. Reg. 642) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) 

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito [R-WV]
Cosponsors
31
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Introduced
2025-04-04
Latest action
2025-04-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-04-04: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • 2025-04-04: Introduced in Senate