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".

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1. 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-16.Library of Congress
2. 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-16.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 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277. Roll call recordSenate
9. 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
10. 2025-05-22Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)Senate
11. 2025-05-21Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)Senate
12. 2025-05-21Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276. Roll call recordSenate
13. 2025-05-21Received in the Senate, read twice.Senate
14. 2025-05-01Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
15. 2025-05-01On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
16. 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
17. 2025-05-01Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)House floor actions
18. 2025-04-30POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, 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
19. 2025-04-30The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
20. 2025-04-30DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.House floor actions
21. 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 general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.House floor actions
22. 2025-04-30Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)House floor actions
23. 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
24. 2025-04-28Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)Library of Congress
25. 2025-04-07Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)Library of Congress
26. 2025-04-02Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
27. 2025-04-02Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
28. 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 1 document that name it: 1 proposed rule.

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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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• 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