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S.J. Res. 11 118th Congress Senate

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 "Control of Air…

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 Protectio… Show full official titleShow less

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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".

Introduced: February 9, 2023 Introduced by: Deb Fischer Republican · Nebraska See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversight
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 Everywhere this bill has been 24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 22, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 21, 2023
Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 167.
Jun 21, 2023
Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 167.
Jun 21, 2023
Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S2151-2152, S2155-2156)
Jun 14, 2023
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text: CR S2089-2090)
Jun 14, 2023
Vetoed by President.
Jun 7, 2023
Presented to President.
May 23, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 11, the Chair put the question on passage of S.J.Res. 11 and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 23, 2023
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H2523)
May 23, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2531)
May 23, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 23, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
May 23, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 467, S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 467 under a structured rule with one of hour of general debate. S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45 are considered under closed rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 467 and H.J. Res. 45, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
May 23, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 429. (consideration: CR H2523-2531)
May 22, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 429 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 467, S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 467 under a structured rule with one of hour of general debate. S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45 are considered under closed rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 467 and H.J. Res. 45, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
Apr 27, 2023
Held at the desk.
Apr 27, 2023
Received in the House.
Apr 27, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 26, 2023
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 98. (consideration: CR S1360, S1363-1365; text: CR S1365)
Apr 26, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 98.(consideration: CR S1360, S1363-1365; text: CR S1365)
Apr 26, 2023
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 3
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 21, 2023 Senate · vote #167 On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 11 Veto Sustained 50–50 See who voted →
May 23, 2023 House · vote #232 On Passage Passed 221–203 See who voted →
Apr 26, 2023 Senate · vote #98 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 11 Passed 50–49 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 22, 2023

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards (88 Fed. Reg. 4296) and published on January 24, 2023. The rule modifies emission standards to reduce air pollution, including ozone and particulate matter, from heavy-duty engines and vehicles.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 11: 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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SJRES-11/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 11: 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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SJRES-11/.
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S.J. Res. 11, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SJRES-11/.
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[S.J. Res. 11: 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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SJRES-11/)
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