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Congress revokes California's EPA waiver for clean truck rules

Signed into lawH.J.Res. 87Latest action

Sponsor: John James · Representative · MI

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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".

119th Congress

Topics: Environment & energy

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This law cancels EPA's 2023 approval letting California enforce stricter zero-emission truck rules.

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What 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 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.

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Where does it stand?

  1. IntroducedApr 2, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. Senate
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law

Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-15.

Data as of October 20, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. Senate · · Roll call 279

    As recorded

    Question
    On the H.J.Res. 87
    Result:
    Joint Resolution Passed
    51
    Nay
    45
    0
    4

    Republicans 51 yes, 2 not voting · Democrats 43 no, 2 not voting · Independents 2 no

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  2. Senate · · Roll call 278

    As recorded

    Question
    On the H.J.Res. 87
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Agreed to
    51
    Nay
    46
    0
    3

    Republicans 51 yes, 2 not voting · Democrats 44 no, 1 not voting · Independents 2 no

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  3. House · · Roll call 111

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    231
    Nay
    191
    0
    11

    Republicans 218 yes, 1 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 13 yes, 190 no, 10 not voting

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