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".
This joint resolution proposes congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) . The targeted EPA rule, published on January 6, 2025, pertains to California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards , specifically addressing the "Omnibus" Low NO X Regulation and a related waiver of preemption. By invoking chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, this resolution aims to prevent the EPA's decision from taking effect. Should this joint resolution be passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives and become law, the aforementioned EPA rule would be rendered null and void, having no legal force or effect.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal preemptionHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor vehicles
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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-47| Senate
| Updated: 4/4/2025
This joint resolution proposes congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) . The targeted EPA rule, published on January 6, 2025, pertains to California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards , specifically addressing the "Omnibus" Low NO X Regulation and a related waiver of preemption. By invoking chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, this resolution aims to prevent the EPA's decision from taking effect. Should this joint resolution be passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives and become law, the aforementioned EPA rule would be rendered null and void, having no legal force or effect.