What is the current status of HJRES 88?

HJRES 88 is currently: Became Law.

How did the House vote on HJRES 88?

In the House, the recorded vote was 243 yea to 162 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored HJRES 88?

HJRES 88 was sponsored by John Joyce (R), Rep.

Blocks California's Vehicle Pollution Standards

IntroducedApril 2, 2025

Became Law1 year ago

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Signed into law as Public Law 119-16.

Environmental ProtectionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal preemptionHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor vehicles

Why This Matters

This resolution disapproves a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allows California to enforce stricter pollution standards for vehicles.

If you live in California, this resolution blocks stricter vehicle pollution standards that could improve air quality.

Who this affects

California residents · car manufacturers

What this resolution does

1This resolution stops a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allows California to set stricter vehicle pollution standards.
2The rule was intended to help reduce air pollution and promote cleaner cars in California.
3Congress disapproves of this rule, meaning it cannot be enforced in California.

The debate

The case for

People should choose their own cars, not have the government choose for them.

Rep. Kevin KileyVoted yes

The case against

California has long had the right to protect its people from dirty air.

Rep. Doris O. MatsuiVoted no

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This 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 (90 Fed. Reg. 642) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

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Blocks California's Vehicle Pollution Standards

IntroducedApril 2, 2025

Became Law1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Signed into law as Public Law 119-16.

Why This Matters

This resolution disapproves a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allows California to enforce stricter pollution standards for vehicles.

If you live in California, this resolution blocks stricter vehicle pollution standards that could improve air quality.

Who this affects

California residents · car manufacturers

What this resolution does

1This resolution stops a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that allows California to set stricter vehicle pollution standards.
2The rule was intended to help reduce air pollution and promote cleaner cars in California.
3Congress disapproves of this rule, meaning it cannot be enforced in California.

The debate

The case for

People should choose their own cars, not have the government choose for them.

Rep. Kevin KileyVoted yes

The case against

California has long had the right to protect its people from dirty air.

Rep. Doris O. MatsuiVoted no

Go deeper

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 3 months ago · checked hourly