119th Congress · House bill · Last action Aug 6, 2026
H.J.Res. 212In CommitteeEnvironmental Protection
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 Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August (R-TX)1 cosponsorIntroduced Aug 6, 2026
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This resolution blocks an EPA rule that reversed a previous decision and restored California's authority to set its own vehicle emissions standards under the Advanced Clean Car Program. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) introduced the measure, which operates under the congressional disapproval process that allows lawmakers to overturn federal regulations.
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