H.J.Res. 88 · 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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Sponsored by Rep. John Joyce, Pennsylvania with 41 co-sponsors

Introduced Apr 2, 2025

Referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee

Latest action Jun 12, 2025

SponsorRep. John Joyce, Pennsylvania· 41 cosponsorsRep. Doug LaMalfa, CaliforniaRep. John James, Michigan

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What the bill does

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.)

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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision” (90 Fed. Reg. 642 (January 6, 2025)), 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.