CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Deb Fischer (R-NE)

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; 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".

S.J.Res. 46 · Senate resolution Environmental Protection

A Republican resolution with 21 Republican cosponsors · See all 21 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 provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question involves California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards, including heavy-duty vehicle provisions and advanced clean trucks. By passing this resolution, Congress seeks to ensure the rule has no force or effect. This action is taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution supports state-level control by preventing federal mandates from overriding specific state emissions standards.

  • Scored +4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution benefits owners of heavy-duty vehicle fleets by removing the need to comply with newer, more expensive emission standards.

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    By nullifying emissions standards, the resolution may reduce regulatory costs for the heavy-duty vehicle and automotive sectors.

The opposite· 3 of 9

  • Scored -5

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The resolution nullifies emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, which may result in higher levels of carbon emissions.

  • Scored -5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The nullification of the EPA rule reduces existing environmental protections regarding vehicle emissions.

  • Scored -3

    Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?

    The resolution makes it easier to continue using internal combustion engines, thereby reducing the pressure to move away from fossil fuels.