CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Jay Obernolte (R-CA)

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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

H.J.Res. 89 · House resolution Environmental Protection

A Republican resolution with 31 Republican cosponsors · See all 32 cosponsors

Last activity — Became Public Law No: 119-17.

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 225–196
  3. Passed Senate 49–46
  4. To President
  5. Became Law

What this bill would do

This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question is titled ``California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The `Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision''. Because of this resolution, that rule will now have no force or effect. We need to hold our officials accountable and understand what this means for everyday folks, so let's break it down plainly using only the text provided.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution supports state-level control by nullifying federal oversight of the EPA rule.

  • Scored +2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Automotive and engine manufacturers may face lower regulatory burdens.

The opposite· 3 of 7

  • Scored -4

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    Disapproving the EPA rule weakens existing environmental standards for motor vehicle pollution.

  • Scored -3

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    Lowering emissions standards can negatively impact air quality in densely populated urban areas.

  • Scored -3

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The reversal of the EPA rule regarding low NOx standards may lead to higher vehicle emissions.

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 225 yes · 196 no

    See who voted how →

    04/30/2025 · Roll call 112 · 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 49 yes · 46 no

    See who voted how →

    05/22/2025 · Roll call 281 · recorded as “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 89”