S.J.Res. 11 · 118th Congress

Overturns EPA's 2023 pollution standards for heavy-duty engines and vehicles

Official title: 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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".1

Did not become lawAir pollution limits

§1What it does

Why this matters: A plain-English description of the bill as it was voted on, written by us from the official summary and text.

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This joint resolution would cancel an Environmental Protection Agency rule, published in January 2023, that changed emission standards for heavy-duty engines and vehicles to reduce air pollution, including ozone and particulate matter (tiny airborne particles).2,3 It was offered under the Congressional Review Act, which lets Congress cancel a recent federal agency rule through a joint resolution that becomes law.2,3 Congress passed the resolution, but the President vetoed it, and the Senate vote to override the veto failed 50 to 50.3

§2Status

StatusLatest action, June 22, 2023: Message on Senate action sent to the House.1
IntroducedFebruary 9, 2023
SponsorSen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Cosponsors37 cosponsors (36 Republican, 1 Democratic)
Official recordS.J.Res. 11 on Congress.gov

§3How Congress voted

Why this matters: The official count.

House, May 23, 2023

On Passage: Passed — 221 yes, 203 no, 10 not voting.4

Senate, June 21, 2023

On Overriding the Veto: Veto Sustained — 50 yes, 50 no.5