**Congress Halts Stricter Pollution Standards for California Vehicles**

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13 days ago - Politics

Congress Blocks Stricter Pollution Standards for California Vehicles

In a significant decision, the House of Representatives passed a resolution that blocks new pollution control standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for vehicles in California. This new rule aimed to improve air quality by enforcing stricter emission regulations, especially for heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses.

House Republicans strongly supported this resolution, which means they want to allow these vehicles to continue operating without the tougher pollution controls that were aimed at reducing harmful emissions. By passing this resolution, Congress decided that they do not want to impose these stricter rules at this time.

This decision is important for several reasons. First, it means that California, which struggles with poor air quality, will not see the implementation of improvements that could have reduced pollution from heavy-duty vehicles. The blocked rules included plans for advanced clean trucks and zero-emission airport shuttles, which were intended to help clean up the air.

For everyday people, this resolution could lead to continued exposure to harmful pollution from these vehicles. This decision signals a preference for industry flexibility over strong environmental protections right now.

While Congress plans to have discussions about vehicle emissions in the future, this vote has halted any progress on improving air quality standards for the time being. The outcome could have lasting effects on public health and the environment in California.

This is a resolution that says Congress does not agree with a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

  • The EPA's rule is about pollution control for vehicles in California.
  • It includes regulations for heavy-duty vehicles, clean trucks, and zero-emission airport shuttles.
  • Congress wants to block this rule, meaning it will not be enforced.

This decision means that California will not have to follow these new vehicle pollution standards. It may impact air quality and vehicle emissions in the state.

422 votes

Yes

231

No

191

Not Voting

11

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111).
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  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 111).
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  4. Considered as unfinished business.
  5. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 87, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  6. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 87.
  8. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  9. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354.
  10. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  11. Introduced in House

    This is a resolution that says Congress does not agree with a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

    • The EPA's rule is about pollution control for vehicles in California.
    • It includes regulations for heavy-duty vehicles, clean trucks, and zero-emission airport shuttles.
    • Congress wants to block this rule, meaning it will not be enforced.

    This decision means that California will not have to follow these new vehicle pollution standards. It may impact air quality and vehicle emissions in the state.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  13. Introduced in House