H.J. Res. 87 · Signed into law · Environmental Protection

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".

Sponsor: John James (R-MI)

What it does

• Nullifies the EPA's April 2023 waiver granting California authority to set its own heavy-duty vehicle emission standards and advanced clean truck requirements.
• Revokes California's ability to enforce the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which required manufacturers to increase zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle sales.
• Restores federal preemption over vehicle emission standards, preventing California from setting standards stricter than federal rules.

Official summary

This 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 (88 Fed. Reg. 20688) and published on April 6, 2023. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver 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.)

Latest action

Jun 12, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-15.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce