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 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".

H.J.Res. 87 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Apr 2, 2025, sponsored by John James with 24 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 2, 2025
Co-sponsors: 24
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Public law: Public Law 119-15
Groups that lobbied: 10

What it does

This joint resolution revokes waivers granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding several of its regulations, including the Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty Regulations and Maintenance Provisions.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John James (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 24 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 2, 2025
Passed the HouseApr 30, 2025
Passed the SenateMay 22, 2025
Sent to the PresidentJun 6, 2025
Became lawJun 12, 2025

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-15. (Jun 12, 2025)

How Congress voted

On the Joint Resolution
Senate · May 22, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed51–45
On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · May 22, 2025 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to51–46
On Passage
House · Apr 30, 2025 · Passed231–191

Every roll call vote on this bill

Congressional disapproval, of the rule submitted by the EPA relating to “CA Motor Vehicle and Engine…House · Apr 30, 2025
A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of…Senate · May 22, 2025
A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of…Senate · May 22, 2025

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Who lobbied on it

10 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:

Committees

Energy and Commerce Committee

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

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