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".
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-04-04 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-04 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-09 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-04):
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 |
|---|---|
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| James C. Justice | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| John Kennedy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 45?
S.J.Res. 45 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: 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"..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 45 are available on congress.gov.
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