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".
A House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-04-02 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-12 — Became Public Law No: 119-16. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-04-02):
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.)
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-02 |
| John James | R MI (original cosponsor) 2025-04-02 |
| Russ Fulcher | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-04-02 |
| Jay Obernolte | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-02 |
| Kevin Kiley | R CA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-02 |
| Lisa C. McClain | R MI (original cosponsor) 2025-04-02 |
| Gary J. Palmer | R AL 2025-04-10 |
| Pete Sessions | R TX 2025-04-10 |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy | R NY 2025-04-10 |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | R FL 2025-04-10 |
| Troy Balderson | R OH 2025-04-10 |
| Michael A. Rulli | R OH 2025-04-10 |
| Daniel Webster | R FL 2025-04-10 |
| Stephanie I. Bice | R OK 2025-04-10 |
| Neal P. Dunn | R FL 2025-04-10 |
| Diana Harshbarger | R TN 2025-04-10 |
| Mike Flood | R NE 2025-04-10 |
| Glenn Grothman | R WI 2025-04-10 |
| Robert E. Latta | R OH 2025-04-10 |
| Craig A. Goldman | R TX 2025-04-10 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.J.Res. 88?
H.J.Res. 88 is a House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official 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"..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.J.Res. 88 are available on congress.gov.
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