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".
Congress wiped out one EPA approval for California's tougher truck and vehicle pollution rules. That approval now has no legal effect. The law does not replace it with a new national 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 the people and governments closest to these truck rules. California loses the EPA approval covered by this law. Truck makers and trucking companies may face fewer California-specific requirements from that approval, while other states that often follow California's standards could also feel the change.
Why this matters: This matters because it changes whether California can use one important federal approval for stricter truck pollution rules. That can affect truck makers, freight companies, and other states that often track California's standards. It also matters for air quality and public health if the canceled approval would have sped up cleaner truck use. The law itself does not say how big those effects will be.
Key provisions in H.J.Res. 87
- Congress uses the Congressional Review Act here to cancel one EPA rule. That law lets Congress wipe out certain agency actions.
- The bill goes after one specific EPA notice with a very long title. It covers California vehicle pollution rules, truck warranty and maintenance rules, Advanced Clean Trucks, and some zero-emission vehicle programs.
- The EPA action had given California special permission to use stricter state rules than federal law normally allows. That permission is called a waiver from federal preemption, which means an exception to the usual rule that blocks states from setting some of their own standards.
- Once Congress cancels a rule under the Congressional Review Act, that rule loses all legal force. EPA cannot carry it out or enforce it.
- The EPA notice Congress canceled was published on April 6, 2023. Its citation is 88 Federal Register 20688.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.J.Res. 87
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Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 87
- What is H.J.Res. 87?
- Congress wiped out one EPA approval for California's tougher truck and vehicle pollution rules. That approval now has no legal effect. The law does not replace it with a new national standard.
- How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 87?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 87?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.J.Res. 87 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
