CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

John James (R-MI)

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 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".

H.J.Res. 87 · House resolution Environmental Protection

A Republican resolution with 23 Republican cosponsors · See all 24 cosponsors

Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-15.

Became law

Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.

Nothing more in Congress: it is law. When it takes effect depends on the dates written into it — some parts start at once, others a year or more later.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Passed House 231–191
  3. Passed Senate 51–45
  4. To President
  5. Became Law

What this bill would do

This is a Joint Resolution from the 119th Congress. It seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards. This includes provisions for heavy-duty vehicle emissions, advanced clean trucks, and zero-emission airport shuttles. If passed, the resolution dictates that the rule shall have no force or effect.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution may reduce compliance costs for businesses involved in heavy-duty vehicle manufacturing and operation.

  • Scored +3

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    By nullifying the EPA rule, the resolution supports the ability of states like California to set their own standards.

  • Scored +2

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The roll-back of vehicle standards may reduce the long-term costs of transitioning to new vehicle technology for rural transport.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The resolution halts emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles and airport shuttles, which may lead to higher emissions.

  • Scored -5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    By nullifying the EPA rule, the resolution weakens specific state-level environmental protections for vehicle emissions.

  • Scored -3

    Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?

    The removal of zero-emission standards may decrease the momentum for electric/renewable vehicle adoption.

What Congress actually voted on

3 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. 2 of them decided something; the rest moved it along.

  • The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 231 yes · 191 no

    See who voted how →

    04/30/2025 · Roll call 111 · recorded as “On Passage”

  • The Senate: the vote on whether to pass the joint resolution A joint resolution is a bill by another name: it goes to the other chamber and then to the President. Most of them are used to overturn a rule an agency has made. Passed 51 yes · 45 no

    See who voted how →

    05/22/2025 · Roll call 279 · recorded as “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 87”