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Shelley Capito (R-WV)

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 and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

S.J.Res. 45 · Senate resolution Environmental Protection

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

Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to overturn a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question concerns the "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision." By passing this resolution, Congress would express its disapproval of that EPA rule. Once approved, the rule would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Automotive manufacturers may benefit from reduced regulatory burdens.

  • Scored +2

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution opposes federal preemption of California's specific regulatory authority.

  • Scored +1

    Would middle-income households be better off under this?

    Lowering vehicle emission standards may result in more affordable vehicle purchases.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    By overturning the EPA rule, this resolution likely reduces efforts to lower vehicle emissions.

  • Scored -5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The disapproval of stricter motor vehicle standards represents a reduction in environmental oversight.

  • Scored -3

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    Reduced emissions standards may lead to poorer air quality in urban areas.