← Back to federal legislation
H.J.Res. 87Became law

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".

Introduced: Apr 2, 2025

Latest action date: Jun 12, 2025

Latest development

Became Public Law No: 119-15.

Your view
Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Apr 2, 2025
Recorded roll calls
1

Status detail: Congress.gov records that the measure became law.

Plain-language overview

What this bill 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. (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; 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.

Civixly topics

What this legislation is about

Civixly topics make federal and state legislation comparable. They are derived from the official CRS policy area and legislative subjects.

Official CRS policy area

Environmental Protection

View 7 official legislative subjects
Air qualityCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesFederal preemptionLegislative rules and procedureMotor carriersMotor vehicles

Committee activity

Committees and subcommittees that received, reviewed, marked up, or reported this legislation.

Amendments

Proposed changes to this measure, with their latest official outcome or action from Congress.gov.

No amendments are listed for this measure.

Checked against Congress.gov Sep 16, 2026.

Action timeline

Newest action first. Action language comes from the official Congress.gov record.

View full action timeline25 actions
  1. Became Public Law No: 119-15.

    PresidentLibrary of Congress
  2. Became Public Law No: 119-15.

    BecameLawLibrary of Congress
  3. Signed by President.

    PresidentLibrary of Congress
  4. Signed by President.

    BecameLawLibrary of Congress
  5. Presented to President.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  6. Presented to President.

    PresidentLibrary of Congress
  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    FloorSenate
  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

    FloorSenate
  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 279.

    FloorLibrary of Congress
  10. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3102, S3105)

    FloorSenate
  11. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 278.

    FloorSenate
  12. Received in the Senate, read twice.

    IntroReferralSenate
  13. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  14. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741)

    FloorHouse floor actions
  15. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1741: 6)

    FloorLibrary of Congress
  16. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1759)

    FloorHouse floor actions
  17. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 87, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  18. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  19. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  20. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  21. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1741-1748)

    FloorHouse floor actions
  22. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.

    FloorHouse floor actions
  23. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    IntroReferralHouse floor actions
  24. Introduced in House

    IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
  25. Introduced in House

    IntroReferralLibrary of Congress

Roll-call votes

Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.

PassedApr 30, 2025House · Roll call 111

On Passage

Vote source ↗
231 Yea191 Nay11 Not Voting
View 433 recorded positions
David ScottNay
Donald NorcrossNot Voting
Doug LaMalfaYea
Eric SwalwellNay
Gerald E. ConnollyNot Voting
Josh GottheimerNot Voting
Marjorie Taylor GreeneYea
Mark E. GreenYea
Mikie SherrillNay
Sean CastenNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickNay
Shomari FiguresNot Voting
Steve CohenNot Voting
Tony GonzalesYea

Discussion

0 comments

Sign in to join the discussion.Comments are publicly visible.

Loading comments...

Sources: Congress.gov and official House and Senate vote records.

View data freshness details

Base metadata checked Sep 16, 2026 · Summary checked Sep 16, 2026 · Action timeline checked Sep 16, 2026 · Sponsorship checked Sep 16, 2026 · Topics checked Sep 16, 2026 · Committees checked Sep 16, 2026 · Status checked Sep 16, 2026 · Related bills checked Sep 16, 2026.