Overturn the Environmental Protection Agency rule “California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty…”

This joint resolution revokes waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law), via GovInfo BILLSTATUS. Text, sponsors and history on Congress.gov. Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10].

Passed 231–191 on April 30, 2025 · On Passage

Democrats 13–190, Republicans 218–1

Source: Official roll call · Voteview

Joint Resolution Passed 52–45 on May 22, 2025 · On the Joint Resolution

Democrats 0–43, Independents 0–2, Republicans 51–0

Source: Official roll call · Voteview