Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of 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 Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
This bill seeks to reject a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that allows California to set its own vehicle pollution standards for greenhouse gas emissions. These standards are stricter than the national ones and apply to new cars sold in California starting from 2009. The bill, introduced by Representative Harriet Hageman, would use a process called "congressional disapproval" to block the EPA's decision. This process allows Congress to overturn certain rules issued by federal agencies.
If passed, the bill would affect car manufacturers and consumers in California by preventing the state from enforcing its stricter vehicle emission standards. It could also impact efforts to reduce greenhouse gases and combat climate change, as California is a major market for car sales and has its own stringent environmental regulations.
Currently, the bill is in its initial stage. It was introduced on July 18, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further review. No further actions have been taken yet.
