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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".

7/9/2025, 1:52 AM

Summary of Bill HJRES 89

Bill 119 hjres 89 is a piece of legislation that aims to provide congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards. The rule in question pertains to the "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation, as well as the waiver of preemption and notice of decision.

The EPA's rule seeks to establish stricter pollution control standards for motor vehicles and engines in California, with the goal of reducing harmful emissions and improving air quality. However, some members of Congress believe that the rule exceeds the EPA's authority and infringes on states' rights to set their own environmental regulations.

If Bill 119 hjres 89 is passed, it would signify Congress's disapproval of the EPA's rule and prevent it from being implemented. This would likely lead to further debate and potential revisions to the rule in question. Overall, the passage of this bill would have significant implications for environmental policy and regulation in the United States, particularly in relation to vehicle emissions standards and state autonomy in setting environmental regulations.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 89

This 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 (90 Fed. Reg. 643) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Omnibus Low NOX regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) 

Current Status of Bill HJRES 89

Bill HJRES 89 is currently in the status of Signed by President since June 12, 2025. Bill HJRES 89 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2025.  Bill HJRES 89's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-17. as of June 12, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 89

Total Number of Sponsors
28
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
28
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
145
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
145
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 89

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Air quality
- California
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Federal preemption
- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
- Motor vehicles

Comments

Amaia McKenna profile image

Amaia McKenna

461

5 months ago

I don't like this new rule. It's gonna mess things up for me and my family. I wish they would just leave things alone. #notcool

Luka Tan profile image

Luka Tan

456

5 months ago

I don't get why they gotta mess with this EPA rule thing. It's just gonna cause more problems for everyone. Who even comes up with this stuff? It's like they don't care about us regular folks at all. This is gonna affect all of us in the end, mark my words.

Mazie Frazier profile image

Mazie Frazier

466

5 months ago

This is a total disaster.

Gwen Clapp profile image

Gwen Clapp

435

5 months ago

I don't know much about this whole thing, but it sounds like it could be bad for the environment. I'm not sure how it will affect me personally, but it's sad to see decisions being made that could harm our planet.

Ismael Godfrey profile image

Ismael Godfrey

446

5 months ago

I can't believe this bill is passing! It's going to have a huge impact on our environment and public health. The EPA's rule was put in place to protect us from harmful emissions, and now this bill is just going to undo all of that progress. It's a shame that our lawmakers are putting corporate interests over the well-being of the people. This is going to have long-term consequences for all of us, and I'm really worried about what it means for the future.

Ty Perry profile image

Ty Perry

423

6 months ago

this bill is so dumb, it gonna mess up everything for me and my fam. why they gotta do this, it's not fair. smh.

Curtis Gentry profile image

Curtis Gentry

478

5 months ago

This bill harms our environment.

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