August Pfluger (R-TX)
Providing 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; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
A Republican resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
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
This joint resolution is introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Pfluger on August 6, 2026. It uses the Congressional Review Act to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The targeted rule was submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule relates to the California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards and the Advanced Clean Car Program. Specifically, it involves the reconsideration of a previous withdrawal of a waiver of preemption. If passed, the joint resolution dictates that the rule shall have no force or effect.
Yes
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
Automotive manufacturers may face fewer regulatory burdens and compliance costs.
The opposite· 3 of 8
- Scored -6
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Disapproving the Advanced Clean Car Program removes stricter emission standards.
- Scored -6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill removes EPA pollution control standards for motor vehicles.
- Scored -5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill specifically targets and removes California's authority to set its own stricter vehicle pollution standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill removes EPA pollution control standards for motor vehicles. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Disapproving the Advanced Clean Car Program removes stricter emission standards. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Undermining the Advanced Clean Car Program likely reduces incentives for electric vehicle adoption. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — By removing strict emission standards, there is less pressure to transition away from fossil fuels.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill specifically targets and removes California's authority to set its own stricter vehicle pollution standards. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution limits the EPA's ability to grant waivers to states like California.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Automotive manufacturers may face fewer regulatory burdens and compliance costs. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban areas typically suffer more from vehicle emissions, which this bill allows to persist. Would children be better off under this? — Reduced pollution standards can negatively impact long-term air quality for future generations.
- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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