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Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 87

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 Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Trump Signs Resolution Blocking California's Zero-Emission Truck Rules

Part of: Congress Votes to Block California's Strict Truck Emission Standards

Signed Into Law

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Legislative Progress

House

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Key Points

Energy EnvironmentInfrastructure Transportation

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Small trucking companies and fleet operators face a mixed impact. On one hand, they no longer need to comply with California's stricter (and more expensive) zero-emission truck requirements, which reduces near-term costs for purchasing new vehicles. On the other hand, small businesses that had already invested in electric trucks or zero-emission technology to comply with the California rules may find those investments less strategically valuable now that the mandate is gone.

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State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

8 milestones21 actions
Jun 12, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-15.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Jun 12, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Jun 6, 2025House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

May 23, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 22, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Vote Results

3 votes
HousePassedPassageApr 30, 2025

On Passage

231
191
Democrat
13190 · 10
Republican
2181 · 1
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SenatePassedProceduralMay 22, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

51
46
Democrat
044 · 1
Republican
510 · 2
Independent
02
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SenatePassedMay 22, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

51
45
Democrat
043 · 2
Republican
510 · 2
Independent
02
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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 Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Bill NumberHJRES 87
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-15.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(24)
R: 24

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