H.J. Res. 87, Public Law 119-15

The law prevents the affected EPA decision from having legal effect, blocking California from applying the covered requirements under that approval.

What the law does ​

• Disapproves the EPA rule allowing specified California heavy-duty vehicle and engine pollution standards.
• Nullifies the rule covering emission warranties and maintenance, advanced clean trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and zero-emission powertrain certification.

Who it affects ​

• California regulators administering the covered vehicle-emission programs.
• Heavy-duty vehicle, engine, airport-shuttle, and powertrain manufacturers subject to the covered standards.
• The Environmental Protection Agency.

Context ​

The resolution was approved on June 12, 2025.

Breakdown ​

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”. ​

This joint resolution overturns an Environmental Protection Agency decision allowing California to apply specified motor vehicle and engine pollution standards. As a result, that EPA rule has no legal effect.

Key takeaways

• Congress disapproves the EPA rule concerning California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission requirements and related zero-emission programs.
• The affected rule covered emission warranties and maintenance, advanced clean trucks, zero-emission airport shuttles, and zero-emission powertrain certification.
• The EPA rule has no force or effect.
• The resolution was approved on June 12, 2025.