CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)

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

S.J.Res. 47 · Senate resolution Environmental Protection

A Republican resolution with 13 Republican cosponsors · See all 13 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 express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards, specifically titled "The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision." If passed, the resolution would render this specific rule without any force or effect.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The resolution seeks to stop a federal rule that impacts California's unique regulatory authority.

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution reduces regulatory compliance burdens for vehicle and engine manufacturers.

The opposite· 3 of 7

  • Scored -3

    Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?

    The resolution nullifies EPA standards intended to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from vehicles.

  • Scored -3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    By striking the EPA rule, the resolution reduces the strength of motor vehicle pollution standards.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution limits federal regulatory oversight by nullifying an EPA-mandated rule.