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H.J.Res. 88Became 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; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Introduced: Apr 2, 2025

Latest action date: Jun 12, 2025

Latest development

Became Public Law No: 119-16.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Apr 2, 2025
Recorded roll calls
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Status detail: Congress.gov records that the measure became law.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

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.

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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

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal preemptionHybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehiclesMotor vehicles

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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 16, 2026.

Action timeline

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  1. Became Public Law No: 119-16.

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  2. Became Public Law No: 119-16.

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  3. Signed by President.

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  4. Signed by President.

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  5. Presented to President.

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  6. Presented to President.

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  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.

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  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.

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  10. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)

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  11. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)

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  12. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.

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  13. Received in the Senate, read twice.

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  14. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  15. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)

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  16. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)

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  17. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)

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  18. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, 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.

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  19. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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  20. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.

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  21. 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 general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.

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  22. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)

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  23. 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.

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  24. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)

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  25. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)

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  26. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  27. Introduced in House

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  28. Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes

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

PassedMay 1, 2025House · Roll call 114

On Passage

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246 Yea164 Nay22 Not Voting
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Brett GuthrieNot Voting
Dan CrenshawNot Voting
David ScottNay
Diana DeGetteNot Voting
Donald NorcrossNot Voting
Doug LaMalfaYea
Eric SwalwellNot Voting
Gerald E. ConnollyNot Voting
Jason SmithNot Voting
Josh GottheimerNot Voting
Lateefah SimonNot Voting
Lois FrankelNot Voting
Marjorie Taylor GreeneYea
Mark E. GreenYea
Mikie SherrillNay
Nancy MaceNot Voting
Paul A. GosarNot Voting
Raul RuizNot Voting
Seth MoultonNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickNay
Steny H. HoyerNot Voting
Steve CohenNot Voting
Steve ScaliseNot Voting
Tony GonzalesYea

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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.