S.J.Res. 47: 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; 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. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 13 |
| 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 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.)
Cosponsors (13)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-04-04 |
| James Lankford | R OK 2025-04-08 |
| James C. Justice | R WV 2025-04-08 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID 2025-04-08 |
| Dan Sullivan | R AK 2025-04-29 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND 2025-04-29 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2025-04-29 |
| John Kennedy | R LA 2025-04-29 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL 2025-04-29 |
| Mike Lee | R UT 2025-04-29 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY 2025-05-05 |
| Jerry Moran | R KS 2025-05-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 47 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 47?
S.J.Res. 47 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; 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. 47 are available on congress.gov.
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