S.J.Res. 46: 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; 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".
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. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] |
| 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; 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 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688) and published on April 6, 2023. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| John Kennedy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| John Barrasso | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Todd Young | R IN 2025-04-07 |
| James C. Justice | R WV 2025-04-08 |
| Mike Lee | R UT 2025-04-10 |
| James Lankford | R OK 2025-05-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 46 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 46?
S.J.Res. 46 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; 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"..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 46 are available on congress.gov.
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