Trump Signs Block of California's Strict Truck Emission Rules Into Law
This bill became public law on June 11, 2025. Because it is now law, the legislative process is finished and federal agencies are responsible for the next steps. No further action has occurred in Congress since June 2025.
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Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
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) emission standards for heavy-duty trucks, which could lower vehicle costs. On the other hand, businesses that already invested in cleaner equipment to meet California's rules may not recoup those costs, and the removal of stricter standards could create market uncertainty.
Became Public Law No: 119-17.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Joint Resolution
The U.S. Senate voted to repeal a waiver granted to California that the trucking industry considered a costly mandate. The resolution nullifies the 'Omnibus' Low NOx rule, which tightened emission standards for heavy-duty trucks, a move cheered by the American Trucking Associations.
Congress has terminated California’s electric vehicle and low-NOx truck mandates using the Congressional Review Act. Industry groups applauded the decision, while California officials vowed to challenge the 'unprecedented' use of the CRA to revoke adjudicatory waivers in court.
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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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