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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3".
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Summary of Bill HJRES 26
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. In this case, the bill seeks to reject the EPA's rule on greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
Supporters of the bill argue that the EPA's rule places undue burdens on the automotive industry and could lead to job losses. They believe that the standards set by the EPA are too strict and could harm the economy. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the EPA's rule is necessary to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. They believe that the standards set by the EPA are reasonable and achievable, and that overturning them would be a step backward in the fight against climate change. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 26 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between economic interests and environmental concerns. It remains to be seen how Congress will ultimately vote on this bill and what impact it will have on greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 26
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3 and published on April 22, 2024. Heavy-duty vehicles generally include vocational vehicles (such as public utility trucks and school buses) and tractors (such as cabs on tractor-trailer trucks).
Among other requirements, the rule phases in standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from certain heavy-duty vehicles. The phased-in standards replace previous standards that were established under the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles—Phase 2 rule with more stringent standards.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 26
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 26
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 26
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 26
Comments

Meredith Barbee
1 year ago
This bill sucks, it's gonna mess up everything for us. Can't believe they passed it.
