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".
Blocking California's Stricter Truck Emission Rules
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active but is not moving quickly.
Legislative Progress
While this may pass in the Senate, it faces a difficult path in the House and would likely be blocked by a veto if the current administration supports the EPA rule.
Key Points
- This resolution aims to stop a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. That rule currently lets California set its own tougher pollution limits for large trucks and engines.
- If this resolution passes, California would no longer have the special permission to enforce these strict rules. This would mean truck makers only have to follow one set of national rules instead of different ones for California.
- Supporters of this move argue that having different rules for different states makes trucks more expensive and harder to build. They want a single national standard for the whole country to follow.
- This action uses a special law that lets Congress review and cancel rules made by federal agencies. If both the House and Senate agree and the president signs it, the EPA rule is completely canceled.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
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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