H.J.Res. 87 · House joint resolution · 119th Congress

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".

Sponsored by Rep. John James, Michigan with 24 co-sponsors

Introduced Apr 2, 2025

Referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee

Latest action Jun 12, 2025

SponsorRep. John James, Michigan· 24 cosponsorsRep. John Joyce, PennsylvaniaRep. Russ Fulcher, Idaho

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RepublicanRep. Jay Obernolte, California
IndependentRep. Kevin Kiley, California
RepublicanRep. Doug LaMalfa, California
RepublicanRep. Lisa McClain, Michigan

What the bill does

This joint resolution revokes waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jul 17, 2026.

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Contents

Sec. .

That Congress disapproves 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” (88 Fed. Reg. 20688 (April 6, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

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What the bill does

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jul 17, 2026.