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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Sponsored by John Joyce
Became Public Law No: 119-16.
Jun 12, 2025
This joint resolution revokes a waiver that the Environmental Protection Agency previously granted to the California Air Resources Board. The waiver had allowed California to implement its Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, which set requirements for low-emission and zero-emission vehicles. By revoking the waiver, the joint resolution nullifies the EPA's approval of these California emission standards.
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This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision .