A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under...
A joint resolution providing for 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, SJR206, seeks to disapprove a rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that allows California to enforce stricter greenhouse gas emission standards for new motor vehicles starting from 2009. The rule grants a waiver to California under the Clean Air Act, allowing the state to set its own vehicle pollution standards. The bill, introduced on August 5, 2026, was referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the same day.
The bill would impact automakers, vehicle consumers in California, and potentially all states if the rule is upheld. Automakers would need to comply with California's stricter emission standards, which could affect vehicle production and costs. Consumers in California might see more environmentally friendly vehicle options, while those in other states might face potential price increases or limited vehicle choices if similar standards are adopted elsewhere.
Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to a committee for further review. It has not yet been scheduled for a hearing or vote. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and much work remains before any decision is made.
