Senate joint resolution · S.J.Res. 45 (119th Congress)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…
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Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito (U.S. Senator for West Virginia, Republican)
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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 Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
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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.)
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Apr 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
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- Apr 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Apr 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Apr 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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