John Joyce (R-PA)
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 Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".
A Republican resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.J. Res. 205 is a joint resolution to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule concerns California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards. Specifically, it deals with a waiver of Clean Air Act preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and confirmations for Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and earlier model years. If passed, this rule would have no force or effect.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
It increases federal authority by removing California's ability to deviate from federal emission standards.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
May reduce compliance costs for traditional automotive manufacturers.
The opposite· 3 of 8
- Scored -7
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Disapproving the ZEV waiver would hinder the adoption of zero-emission vehicles and increase carbon emissions.
- Scored -7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution removes a waiver that allows California to set stricter pollution standards than the federal government.
- Scored -7
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
It specifically targets and removes a state's right to implement stricter environmental standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of EPA Rule: The resolution seeks to ensure the specified EPA rule regarding California's motor vehicle pollution standards "shall have no force or effect."
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Disapproval of Emission Standards: The resolution disapproves of the "Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years."
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution removes a waiver that allows California to set stricter pollution standards than the federal government. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Disapproving the ZEV waiver would hinder the adoption of zero-emission vehicles and increase carbon emissions. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Removing ZEV incentives and mandates may reduce investment in electric vehicle technology. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — Removing strict emission standards likely encourages continued reliance on internal combustion engines.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — May reduce compliance costs for traditional automotive manufacturers. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban areas typically suffer most from the air pollution resulting from lower vehicle emission standards. Would children be better off under this? — Reduction in emission standards may lead to poorer air quality for future generations. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Impacts environmental sustainability goals favored by younger demographics.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — It increases federal authority by removing California's ability to deviate from federal emission standards. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — It specifically targets and removes a state's right to implement stricter environmental standards.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania