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A joint resolution providing for 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".
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Summary of Bill SJRES 47
Bill 119 SJRes 47 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California's State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards. The rule in question specifically addresses the "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation, as well as the waiver of preemption and the notice of decision related to these standards.
The resolution 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 EPA's rule regarding California's pollution control standards is being challenged by Congress.
The resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of the EPA's rule, indicating that there are concerns or objections to the content or implementation of the regulation. This could potentially lead to changes or revisions to the rule, or even its outright rejection. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 47 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate and oversight of environmental regulations, particularly those related to vehicle emissions and pollution control standards in California.
The resolution 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 EPA's rule regarding California's pollution control standards is being challenged by Congress.
The resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of the EPA's rule, indicating that there are concerns or objections to the content or implementation of the regulation. This could potentially lead to changes or revisions to the rule, or even its outright rejection. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 47 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate and oversight of environmental regulations, particularly those related to vehicle emissions and pollution control standards in California.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 47
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.)
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 47
Bill SJRES 47 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 4, 2025. Bill SJRES 47 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 4, 2025. Bill SJRES 47's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of April 4, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 47
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 47
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 47
A joint resolution providing for 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".
A joint resolution providing for 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".
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