Contact Congress about S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".

This resolution would erase an EPA rule for air pollution from new heavy-duty trucks and buses. It would not create a new rule in its place.

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". is a Senate bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies that build new heavy-duty trucks, buses, engines, and related equipment. It could change what they must do to meet federal pollution rules. It also matters for freight and shipping businesses that may face costs linked to those rules. People living near busy roads or freight routes could be affected if the change leads to different pollution controls.

Why this matters: This matters because heavy-duty trucks and buses can add to air pollution, and this resolution would cancel the EPA’s updated rule for those vehicles. The bill could change what manufacturers must do to control emissions. It could also affect how much pollution control happens near highways, ports, warehouses, and freight corridors. The exact effects are not clear from this resolution alone because it does not include the full EPA rule or a replacement plan.

Key provisions in S.J.Res. 11

• Congress would use the Congressional Review Act to cancel a federal agency rule. That law lets Congress review and reject some agency rules.
• The resolution targets one EPA rule: “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards.” It was published in the Federal Register at 88 Fed. Reg. 4296 on January 24, 2023.
• The EPA rule would no longer have legal force if this resolution became law. In practice, the rule would not count.
• The resolution does not write new emissions limits. It only rejects the named EPA rule.
• The resolution does not create any new agency, program, or funding. Its only job is to reject the listed rule.

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Questions people ask about S.J.Res. 11

What is S.J.Res. 11?

This resolution would erase an EPA rule for air pollution from new heavy-duty trucks and buses. It would not create a new rule in its place.

How do I support or oppose S.J.Res. 11?

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Who should I contact about S.J.Res. 11?

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