Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

10/4/2024, 8:07 PM

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles and published by the Environmental Protection Agency on April 18, 2024. The rule established and modified requirements for certain light-duty or medium-duty vehicles (e.g., cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles that are under a certain weight), including requirements related to (1) emission standards, such as a greenhouse gas emission standard; (2) the durability of batteries for certain electric and hybrid vehicles; and (3) measuring fuel economy.

Bill 118 hjres 136 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies.

The rule in question, proposed by the EPA, sets emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles manufactured in 2027 and beyond. These standards are designed to reduce the amount of pollutants emitted by these vehicles, such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, in order to improve air quality and public health.

The bill seeks to disapprove of this rule, indicating that Congress does not support the regulations set forth by the EPA. This could potentially lead to the rule being overturned or revised through the legislative process. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 136 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses environmental regulations and the role of Congress in overseeing and potentially overturning rules proposed by federal agencies like the EPA.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 136

Introduced on
2024-05-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/23/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles and published by the Environmental Protection Agency on April 18, 2024. The rule established and modified requirements for certain light-duty or medium-duty vehicles (e.g., cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles that are under a certain weight), including requirements related to (1) emission standards, such as a greenhouse gas emission standard; (2) the durability of batteries for certain electric and hybrid vehicles; and (3) measuring fuel economy.

Bill 118 hjres 136 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies.

The rule in question, proposed by the EPA, sets emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles manufactured in 2027 and beyond. These standards are designed to reduce the amount of pollutants emitted by these vehicles, such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, in order to improve air quality and public health.

The bill seeks to disapprove of this rule, indicating that Congress does not support the regulations set forth by the EPA. This could potentially lead to the rule being overturned or revised through the legislative process. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 136 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses environmental regulations and the role of Congress in overseeing and potentially overturning rules proposed by federal agencies like the EPA.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

Policy Areas
Environmental Protection

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Climate change and greenhouse gases•
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)•
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles•
Motor vehicles

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Latest Summary9/19/2024

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles and published by the Environmental Protection Agency on April 18, 2024. The rule e...


Latest Action9/23/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.