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".

H.J.Res. 88 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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42 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 41 (Bill Ranking)

Sponsor	Rep. Joyce, John (R-PA) (Introduced 04/02/2025)
Sponsor Voting Record	Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.58 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support	LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 42 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once
Committees	House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action	06/12/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-16.
Roll Call Votes	3
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Public Law: Public Law 119-16

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Summary (2)

Public Law (06/12/2025)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HJ 88 EH: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 88

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

JOINT RESOLUTION 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. 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. Passed the House of Representatives May 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HJ 88 ENR: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. J. RES. 88

JOINT RESOLUTION 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. 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. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HJ 88 IH: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 88IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 2, 2025Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. James, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Obernolte, Mr. Kiley of California, and Mrs. McClain) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.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.

RDS (RDS)

119 HJ 88 : 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”. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 88IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 21, 2025ReceivedJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.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.Passed the House of Representatives May 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.

All Actions (28)

Date	Chamber	All Actions
04/02/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in House
04/02/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in House
04/02/2025	House floor actions	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
04/07/2025	Library of Congress	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)
04/28/2025	Library of Congress	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)
04/28/2025	House floor actions	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
04/30/2025	House floor actions	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
04/30/2025	House floor actions	Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res 88 and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
04/30/2025	House floor actions	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
04/30/2025	House floor actions	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
04/30/2025	House floor actions	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
05/01/2025	House floor actions	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
05/01/2025	Library of Congress	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
05/01/2025	House floor actions	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
05/01/2025	House floor actions	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/21/2025	Senate	Received in the Senate, read twice.
05/21/2025	Senate	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
05/21/2025	Senate	Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
05/22/2025	Senate	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
05/22/2025	Library of Congress	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
05/22/2025	Senate	Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
05/23/2025	Senate	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
06/06/2025	Library of Congress	Presented to President.
06/06/2025	House floor actions	Presented to President.
06/12/2025	Library of Congress	Signed by President.
06/12/2025	Library of Congress	Signed by President.
06/12/2025	Library of Congress	Became Public Law No: 119-16.
06/12/2025	Library of Congress	Became Public Law No: 119-16.

Titles (3)

Title Type	Title
Display Title	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".
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text	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".
Official Title as Introduced	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".

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (41)

Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]* — 04/02/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]* — 04/02/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]* — 04/02/2025 — Center (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]* — 04/02/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]* — 04/02/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]* — 04/02/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12] — 04/10/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] — 04/10/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] — 04/10/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] — 04/10/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] — 04/10/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] — 04/10/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] — 04/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] — 04/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] — 04/24/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] — 04/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] — 04/24/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] — 04/24/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1] — 04/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] — 04/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] — 04/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] — 04/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] — 04/28/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8] — 04/28/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] — 04/28/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] — 04/28/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] — 04/29/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] — 04/29/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] — 04/29/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (1)

Committee	Activity
House - Energy and Commerce Committee	04/02/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (2)

S.J.Res. 45 — A joint resolution providing for 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". (Identical bill; Public law contains the text)
H.Res. 354 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) 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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) 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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes. (Related bill; Procedurally related)

Subjects (9)

Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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

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