H.J.Res. 87Signed into lawEnvironment & energy
Congress revokes California's EPA waiver for clean truck rules
Data as of July 22, 2026
This law cancels EPA's 2023 approval letting California enforce stricter zero-emission truck rules.AI-decoded30-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This resolution cancels the EPA's 2023 waiver that allowed California to enforce its "Advanced Clean Trucks" program, which included zero-emission truck phase-in requirements, airport shuttle rules, and engine warranty standards. It uses the Congressional Review Act to make the waiver legally void.
Who does it affect?
It affects truck and engine manufacturers, trucking companies, airport shuttle operators, and states that had adopted California's stricter vehicle emissions rules instead of federal standards.
Why does it matter?
Without the waiver, California and states following its rules can no longer require truck makers and fleet operators to meet these specific zero-emission and clean-truck standards.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
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Official title
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".
- Introduced:
- April 2, 2025
- Latest action:
- June 12, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-15.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov