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Blocks California's Vehicle Pollution Standards
Recent Bills/Blocks California's Vehicle Pollution Standards

Blocks California's Vehicle Pollution Standards

IntroducedApril 2, 2025
Became Law1 year ago
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Senate
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Became Public Law No: 119-17.
Environmental ProtectionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCaliforniaMotor vehiclesFederal preemptionAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Why This Matters

This resolution disapproves a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency that set new pollution standards for vehicles in California.

If you drive in California, this resolution means the new vehicle pollution standards will not take effect.
Who this affects
California drivers · vehicle manufacturers
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution stops a new pollution control rule for vehicles in California.
  2. 2The rule aimed to lower nitrogen oxide emissions from cars and engines.
  3. 3Congress disapproves the Environmental Protection Agency's decision on this rule.
  4. 4The resolution means the rule will not be enforced in California.
  5. 5This action reflects ongoing debates about state versus federal environmental regulations.
Read the detailed summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 643) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Omnibus Low NOX regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Sponsors
See all 33 sponsors
HouseApr 30, 2025
House Vote
Yes 222No 194Not Voting 12
Crossed party lines: 9 Democrats voted Yes · 1 Republican voted No
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SenateMay 22, 2025
PresidentJun 12, 2025

Became Public Law

The President

Donald Trump
President
Became Law
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