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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".
In committeeIntroducedAug 5, 2026
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
Cosponsors10
What this bill is intended to do
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Latest action
Aug 5, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
D58
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify an EPA rule that grants California a waiver from Clean Air Act preemption, allowing the state to implement its own vehicle pollution control standards. The resolution aims to revoke California's ability to enforce its Advanced Clean Car Program and Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for certain model years.
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Structural flags⚑ No enforcement or oversight