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".

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 12, 2025).

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1. 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-15.Library of Congress
2. 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-15.Library of Congress
3. 2025-06-12Signed by President.Library of Congress
4. 2025-06-12Signed by President.Library of Congress
5. 2025-06-06Presented to President.House floor actions
6. 2025-06-06Presented to President.Library of Congress
7. 2025-05-23Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
8. 2025-05-22Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279. Roll call recordSenate
9. 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
10. 2025-05-22Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3102, S3105)Senate
11. 2025-05-22Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278. Roll call recordSenate
12. 2025-05-21Received in the Senate, read twice.Senate
13. 2025-04-30Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
14. 2025-04-30On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
15. 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
16. 2025-04-30Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1759)House floor actions
17. 2025-04-30POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 87, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
18. 2025-04-30The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
19. 2025-04-30DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.House floor actions
20. 2025-04-30Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.House floor actions
21. 2025-04-30Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1741-1748)House floor actions
22. 2025-04-28Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.House floor actions
23. 2025-04-02Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
24. 2025-04-02Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
25. 2025-04-02Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Since 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.

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The quote shows how each one uses the law: as the reason for a change, as background, or in passing.

1. NoticeOct 27, 2026Environmental Protection Agency
   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)).

2. Final ruleSep 30, 2026National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Transportation Department
   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
3. Proposed ruleDec 5, 2025National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Transportation Department
   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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