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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".

S.J.Res. 11 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has vetoed — introduced on Feb 9, 2023, sponsored by Deb Fischer with 37 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Vetoed
Introduced: Feb 9, 2023
Co-sponsors: 37
Policy area: Environmental Protection

What it does

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards (88 Fed. Reg. 4296) and published on January 24, 2023. The rule modifies emission standards to reduce air pollution, including ozone and particulate matter, from heavy-duty engines and vehicles.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Deb Fischer (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 36 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 9, 2023
Passed the SenateApr 26, 2023
Passed the HouseMay 23, 2023
Sent to the PresidentJun 7, 2023
VetoedJun 14, 2023

Latest action: Message on Senate action sent to the House. (Jun 22, 2023)

How Congress voted

On Overriding the Veto
Senate · Jun 21, 2023 · Veto Sustained50–50
On Passage
House · May 23, 2023 · Passed221–203
On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Apr 26, 2023 · Joint Resolution Passed50–49

Every roll call vote on this bill

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 26, 2023
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · May 23, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Jun 21, 2023

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Committees

Environment and Public Works Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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