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H.J.Res. 89 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-17

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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Became lawEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Passed HouseApr 30, 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 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).

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-17.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-17.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. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281. Roll call recordSenate
  9. 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
  10. 2025-05-22Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3105-3106, S3109-3110)Senate
  11. 2025-05-22Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 280. 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: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  15. 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
  16. 2025-04-30Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1760)House floor actions
  17. 2025-04-30POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 89, 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. 89.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 H1755-1759)House floor actions
  22. 2025-04-29Rule H. Res. 354 passed House.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. 2025-04-02Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  25. 2025-04-02Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  26. 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 2 documents that name it: 1 final rule and 1 proposed rule.

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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. 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
    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
  2. 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
    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

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Apr 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

How each member voted · Official record

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

How each member voted · Official record

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

How each member voted · Official record

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