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H.J.Res. 88 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-16

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".

Became lawEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Passed HouseMay 1, 2025
Passed SenateMay 22, 2025
To PresidentJun 6, 2025
Became lawJun 12, 2025

What it does

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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.

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

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-16.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-06-12Signed by President.Library of Congress
  3. 2025-06-06Presented to President.Library of Congress
  4. 2025-05-22Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. 2025-05-01Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  6. 2025-04-02Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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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 1 document that name it: 1 proposed rule.

Named in the body of the document

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  1. Proposed ruleMay 18, 2026Environmental Protection Agency
    Revision of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards, Part 1: Amendments to Phase-In Schedule for Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles
    See "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,' " Public Law 119-16, June 12, 2025, 139 Stat. 66.
    Comments closed Jul 6, 2026 · Would change 40 CFR part 85, 40 CFR part 86, 40 CFR part 1066

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Recorded votes

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May 1, 2025 · House roll call 114 · needed 1/2

On Passage: Passed 246–164

R 211 yes, 0 no, 8 present or not votingD 35 yes, 164 no, 14 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

May 21, 2025 · Senate roll call 276 · 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

How each member voted · Official record

May 22, 2025 · Senate roll call 277 · needed 1/2

On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 51–44

R 50 yes, 0 no, 3 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 42 no, 2 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Cosponsors

  • Brian Babin R-TX-36
  • Troy Balderson R-OH-12
  • Michael Baumgartner R-WA-5
  • Cliff Bentz R-OR-2
  • Stephanie I. Bice R-OK-5
  • Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL-12
  • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
  • Dan Crenshaw R-TX-2
  • Neal P. Dunn R-FL-2
  • Mike Flood R-NE-1
  • Vince Fong R-CA-20
  • Russ Fulcher R-ID-1
  • Craig A. Goldman R-TX-12
  • Lance Gooden R-TX-5
  • H. Morgan Griffith R-VA-9
  • Glenn Grothman R-WI-6
  • Diana Harshbarger R-TN-1
  • J. French Hill R-AR-2
  • Bill Huizenga R-MI-4
  • Wesley Hunt R-TX-38
  • John James R-MI-10
  • Mike Kelly R-PA-16
  • 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
  • Tim Moore R-NC-14
  • Jay Obernolte R-CA-23
  • Andrew Ogles R-TN-5
  • Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
  • August Pfluger R-TX-11
  • Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
  • Pete Sessions R-TX-17
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14
  • Daniel Webster R-FL-11
  • Roger Williams R-TX-25
  • Rudy Yakym III R-IN-2