What it does
SourcedThis 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.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 12, 2025).
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What has happened
Sourced- 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-15.Library of Congress
- 2025-06-12Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-06-06Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-22Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-04-30Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741: 6) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-04-02Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedSince it became law on Jun 12, 2025, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 3 documents that name it: 1 final rule, 1 proposed rule and 1 notice.
Named in the body of the document
The quote shows how each one uses the law: as the reason for a change, as background, or in passing.
- Official Release of the MOVES6 Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for SIPs and Transportation Conformity
President Trump signed the resolution into law (see Pub. L. 119-15, 139 Stat. 65 (June 12, 2025)).
- The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
H.J. Res. 87 (Pub. L. 119-15); H.J. Res.
Takes effect Nov 30, 2026 · Changes 49 CFR part 523, 49 CFR part 531, 49 CFR part 533, 49 CFR part 536 and 2 more · Significant rule - The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
H.J. Res. 87 (Pub. L. 119-15); H.J. Res.
Comments closed Jan 20, 2026 · Would change 49 CFR part 523, 49 CFR part 531, 49 CFR part 533, 49 CFR part 536 and 1 more · Significant rule
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Recorded votes
SourcedApr 30, 2025 · House roll call 111 · needed 1/2
On Passage: Passed 231–191
R 218 yes, 1 no, 1 present or not votingD 13 yes, 190 no, 10 present or not voting
May 22, 2025 · Senate roll call 278 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 51–46
R 51 yes, 0 no, 2 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 no, 1 present or not voting
May 22, 2025 · Senate roll call 279 · needed 1/2
On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 51–45
R 51 yes, 0 no, 2 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 43 no, 2 present or not voting
Cosponsors
- Michael Baumgartner R-WA-5
- Cliff Bentz R-OR-2
- Dan Crenshaw R-TX-2
- Mike Flood R-NE-1
- Vince Fong R-CA-20
- Russ Fulcher R-ID-1
- J. French Hill R-AR-2
- John Joyce R-PA-13
- Kevin Kiley I-CA-3
- Rep. Doug LaMalfa R-CA-1
- Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
- Robert E. Latta R-OH-5
- Tracey Mann R-KS-1
- Lisa C. McClain R-MI-9
- Mark B. Messmer R-IN-8
- Riley M. Moore R-WV-2
- Tim Moore R-NC-14
- Jay Obernolte R-CA-23
- Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
- Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
- Pete Sessions R-TX-17
- Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
- Roger Williams R-TX-25
- Rudy Yakym III R-IN-2