0
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".
4/17/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill SJRES 61
The rule in question aims to establish measures for evaluating the performance of the National Highway System, with a specific focus on monitoring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is part of the federal government's efforts to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability within the transportation sector.
If passed, Bill 118 sjres 61 would effectively nullify the rule proposed by the Federal Highway Administration, preventing it from being implemented and enforced. This resolution reflects Congress's authority to review and challenge regulations that may have significant impacts on various industries and the general public. Overall, the resolution highlights the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding environmental regulations and their potential effects on infrastructure development and transportation policies in the United States.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 61
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) titled National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure and published on December 7, 2023.
Under current law, each state must set targets for and report on the progress of performance metrics related to the U.S. surface transportation system. The rule establishes a specific measure for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with transportation (GHG measure). The rule also requires state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to establish declining carbon dioxide (CO2) targets for the GHG measure and report to the FHWA on their progress towards achieving these targets.





