Contact Congress about H.J.Res. 87: 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".

California loses one federal approval for stricter heavy-duty truck and zero-emission rules. The law blocks that EPA decision but does not create a new national truck standard.

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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". is a Senate bill signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-15.

Latest action on H.J.Res. 87: Became Public Law No: 119-15.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects California regulators, truck makers, trucking companies, and states that follow California vehicle rules. It also matters for communities near ports, warehouses, highways, and freight routes, where diesel truck pollution can be a health concern.

Why this matters: This law matters because it changes who can push stricter clean-truck rules. California has often set tougher vehicle pollution rules than the federal government. Other states and companies sometimes follow those rules, so one California approval can reach beyond California. The real effects on truck costs, vehicle sales, air quality, and public health will depend on what EPA, California, courts, manufacturers, and states do next.

Key provisions in H.J.Res. 87

• Congress used the Congressional Review Act to block one EPA rule. That law lets Congress overturn some federal agency actions.
• The law targets one EPA notice about California vehicle pollution rules. The notice covered heavy-duty truck rules, Advanced Clean Trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and related warranty, maintenance, and power train rules.
• The EPA had let California enforce stricter rules for some vehicles and engines. That permission is called a waiver because federal law usually blocks states from setting their own vehicle emission standards.
• The blocked EPA rule now has no legal force. EPA cannot carry out or enforce that approval.
• The EPA first published the blocked rule on April 6, 2023. It appeared at 88 Federal Register 20688.

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Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 87

What is H.J.Res. 87?

California loses one federal approval for stricter heavy-duty truck and zero-emission rules. The law blocks that EPA decision but does not create a new national truck standard.

How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 87?

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Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 87?

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