119th Congress (2025–2027) · House joint resolution · Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]
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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roll-call votes | 3 |
| Chamber | House and Senate |
| Latest vote | 2025-05-22: Joint Resolution Passed (51-44) |
| Latest action | 2025-06-12: Became Public Law No: 119-16. |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Official record | Congress.gov |
This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Air quality, California, Climate change and greenhouse gases, Congressional oversight, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal preemption, Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles, Motor vehicles
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Not voting | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-22 | Senate | On the Joint Resolution H. J. Res. 88 | Joint Resolution Passed (51-44) | 50 | 43 | 5 | Official tally |
| 2025-05-21 | Senate | On the Motion to Proceed H. J. Res. 88 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) | 50 | 45 | 3 | Official tally |
| 2025-05-01 | House | Yea-and-Nay | Passed | 243 | 163 | 21 | Official tally |
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HJRES88 (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…) was introduced in the 119th Congress (2025–2027) by Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13].
On 2025-06-12: Became Public Law No: 119-16.
3 recorded votes in the 119th Congress. The most recent, on 2025-05-22, was "On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88": Joint Resolution Passed (51-44).
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. HJRES88 was also used in the 118th, 114th Congress for different legislation.