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Congress·Passed Senate·S.J.Res. 55

Hydrogen Vehicle Safety: Blocking New Fuel System Rules

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This resolution would cancel a rule created by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that set new safety standards for hydrogen fuel systems in cars and trucks.
  • The rule being blocked was designed to ensure that hydrogen storage tanks are strong enough to prevent leaks or explosions during normal use or in a crash.
  • By passing this, Congress is using a special power to stop the agency's regulation from ever taking effect, meaning the government cannot pass a similar rule in the future without a new law.
  • This mostly affects car companies building hydrogen vehicles and the small number of drivers who use them, as it removes specific federal requirements for how those vehicles must be built.

Milestones

5 milestones23 actions
May 26, 2025House

Held at the desk.

May 26, 2025House

Received in the House.

May 23, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 21, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 275. (text: CR S3051)

May 21, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 275.

Vote Results

12 votes
SenatePassedProceduralMay 21, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

53
46
Democrat
0 – 44 · 1
Republican
53 – 0
Independent
0 – 2
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SenateFailedProceduralMay 21, 2025

On the Motion to Table

46
52
Democrat
44 – 0 · 1
Republican
0 – 52 · 1
Independent
2 – 0
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SenatePassedProceduralMay 21, 2025

On the Motion to Table

51
46
Democrat
0 – 44 · 1
Republican
51 – 0 · 2
Independent
0 – 2
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Source Information

Document Type

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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".

Bill NumberSJRES 55
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionHeld at the desk.

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