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H.J.Res.89 / 119th Congress

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 Public Law No: 119-17.

Official summary

Version 49 · Public Law · Jun 12, 2025

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.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] · R–CA

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
32 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 119-17.

  2. Became Public Law No: 119-17.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.

    Senate roll call 281 · Individual votes
  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.

    Senate roll call 281 · Individual votes
  10. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3105-3106, S3109-3110)

  11. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 280.

    Senate roll call 280 · Individual votes
  12. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  13. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)

    House roll call 112 · Individual votes
  15. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)

    House roll call 112 · Individual votes
  16. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1760)

  17. POSTPONED 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.

  18. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  19. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 89.

  20. Rule 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.

  21. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1755-1759)

  22. Rule H. Res. 354 passed House.

  23. Rules 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.

  24. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  25. Introduced in House

  26. Introduced in House

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