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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes".

USA119th CongressHJRES-157| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Chip Roy (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes to nullify a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program . The rule establishes fuel volume standards for 2026 and 2027 and includes a partial waiver for the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement , along with other related changes. By utilizing the authority granted under the Congressional Review Act, this resolution aims to prevent the EPA's regulatory action from taking effect. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the disapproved rule would be rendered without any legal force or effect, thereby blocking its implementation and maintaining the status quo regarding RFS program requirements.
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Timeline
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes".

USA119th CongressHJRES-157| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
This joint resolution proposes to nullify a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program . The rule establishes fuel volume standards for 2026 and 2027 and includes a partial waiver for the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement , along with other related changes. By utilizing the authority granted under the Congressional Review Act, this resolution aims to prevent the EPA's regulatory action from taking effect. If passed by Congress and signed into law, the disapproved rule would be rendered without any legal force or effect, thereby blocking its implementation and maintaining the status quo regarding RFS program requirements.
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Timeline
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Chip Roy (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted