What it does
SourcedThis joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding new emissions standards for new 2024 and subsequent model year on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines, off-road diesel engines, and off-road diesel-fueled auxiliary power units. (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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 12, 2025).
Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.
What has happened
Sourced- 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-17.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. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-04-30Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755) 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 2 documents that name it: 1 final rule and 1 proposed rule.
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.
- The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
89 (Pub. L. 119-17); see also The White House, Statement by the President, last revised: June 12, 2025, available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/06/statement-by-the-president/ (accessed: May 29, 2026).
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
89 (Pub. L. 119-17); see also The White House, Statement by the President, Last revised: June 12, 2025, available at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/06/statement-by-the-president/ (accessed: Sept. 10, 2025).
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 112 · needed 1/2
On Passage: Passed 225–196
R 215 yes, 1 no, 4 present or not votingD 10 yes, 195 no, 8 present or not voting
May 22, 2025 · Senate roll call 280 · 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 281 · needed 1/2
On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 49–46
R 49 yes, 0 no, 4 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 no, 1 present or not voting
Cosponsors
- 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
- Glenn Grothman R-WI-6
- Diana Harshbarger R-TN-1
- J. French Hill R-AR-2
- John James R-MI-10
- John Joyce R-PA-13
- Mike Kelly R-PA-16
- Kevin Kiley I-CA-3
- Rep. Doug LaMalfa R-CA-1
- Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23
- 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
- Andrew Ogles R-TN-5
- Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
- Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
- Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
- Daniel Webster R-FL-11
- Roger Williams R-TX-25
- Rudy Yakym III R-IN-2