HJRES 88
119th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
California
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal preemption
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Motor vehicles
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".
Everywhere this bill has been
24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
Jun 12, 2025
Signed by President.
Jun 6, 2025
Presented to President.
May 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 22, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
May 22, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
May 22, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
May 21, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
May 21, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
May 21, 2025
Received in the Senate, read twice.
May 1, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 1, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
May 1, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
May 1, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
Apr 30, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Apr 30, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Apr 30, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
Apr 30, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res 88 and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
Apr 30, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
Apr 28, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
Apr 28, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)
Apr 7, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)
Apr 2, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
3
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Senate · vote #277 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88 | Passed | 51–44 | See who voted → |
| May 22, 2025 | Senate · vote #276 | On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 88 | Agreed To | 51–46 | See who voted → |
| May 1, 2025 | House · vote #114 | On Passage | Passed | 246–164 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.)
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
Committees of jurisdiction
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