**Senate Rejects Effort to Block Hydrogen Vehicle Safety Standards**

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15 days ago - Politics

Senate Blocks Safety Standards for Hydrogen Vehicles

In a recent vote, Senate Republicans turned down a measure that aimed to prevent new safety rules for hydrogen-powered vehicles. This resolution was about stopping a regulation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) related to how these vehicles store and manage their hydrogen fuel safely.

The proposal was introduced by Senator Capito and sought to block safety standards that could change how hydrogen vehicles are manufactured and used on the roads. If the Senate had approved this resolution, the new safety measures would not have taken effect. Without these rules, manufacturers would not have to follow stricter guidelines, which could lead to less safety oversight for hydrogen vehicles.

The vote ended with 46 senators against blocking the new safety standards, while 52 senators supported keeping the rules in place. This result means that the safety regulations will remain in effect, impacting how hydrogen vehicles are built and could ensure that they meet certain safety requirements.

The outcome of this vote is significant because hydrogen vehicles are viewed as a cleaner alternative to traditional gasoline cars. By keeping safety measures in place, lawmakers aim to help ensure that these vehicles are safe for drivers and passengers. However, some believe that blocking these measures could slow down progress in developing safer and more environmentally friendly cars.

As Congress continues to discuss regulations surrounding hydrogen technology, the decisions made in the coming days will play a crucial role in shaping the future of these innovative vehicles on the market.

This is a resolution that tells Congress to reject new safety rules for hydrogen vehicles.

  1. Congress does not agree with rules set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about safety standards for hydrogen vehicles.
  2. These rules were meant to make sure that hydrogen fuel systems in cars are safe.
  3. By rejecting the rules, they will not be used or enforced, which means these new safety measures will not affect vehicles.
  4. This decision is important because it can change how hydrogen vehicles are tested for safety on the road.

In summary, Congress is saying "no" to the new safety rules for hydrogen vehicles, which means the current standards will stay in place.

98 votes

Yes

46

No

52

Not Voting

2

  1. Held at the desk.
  2. Received in the House.
  3. Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Schumer that two points of order are not in order at the same time sustained.
  5. Motion by Senator Schumer to appeal the ruling of the chair that two points of order are not in order at the same time.
  6. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 275.
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  7. Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune with respect to Joint Resolutions that meet all the requirements of Section 802 of the Congressional Review Act or are disapproving of agency actions which have been determined to be rules subject to the Congressional Review Act by a legal decision from the Government Accountability Office, be entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act was sustained.
  8. Point of order by Senator Thune: Shall Joint Resolutions that meet all the requirements of Section 802 of the Congressional Review Act or are disapproving of agency actions which have been determined to be rules subject to the Congressional Review Act by a legal decision from the Government Accountability Office, be entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act? agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 274.
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  9. Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Thune that points of order be in order under the Congressional Review Act sustained.
  10. Point of order by Senator Thune: Shall points of order be in order under the Congressional Review Act? agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 273.
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  11. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.
  12. Motion to table the appeal that two points of order are not in order at the same time agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 266.
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  13. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 275. (text: CR S3051)
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  14. Ruling of the Chair that the point of order raised by Senator Schumer with respect to points of order not in order under section 802(d)(1) ruled out of order.
  15. Point of order by Senator Schumer that points of order are not in order under section 802(d)(1) of the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate.
  16. Motion to table the point of order made by Senator Thune, the question being: Shall points of order be in order under the Congressional Review Act? rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 265.
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  17. The Chair, under the provisions of Rule XX, submits the question to the Senate for its decision: Shall points of order be in order under the Congressional Review Act?.
  18. Point of order by Senator Thune that points of order are in order under the Congressional Review Act given sections 802(d)(1), 802(d)(2), and 802(d)(4) are in conflict with one another raised in Senate.
  19. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3025, S3031-3034, S3038, S3047-3051)
  20. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 264.
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  21. Introduced in Senate

    This is a resolution that tells Congress to reject new safety rules for hydrogen vehicles.

    1. Congress does not agree with rules set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about safety standards for hydrogen vehicles.
    2. These rules were meant to make sure that hydrogen fuel systems in cars are safe.
    3. By rejecting the rules, they will not be used or enforced, which means these new safety measures will not affect vehicles.
    4. This decision is important because it can change how hydrogen vehicles are tested for safety on the road.

    In summary, Congress is saying "no" to the new safety rules for hydrogen vehicles, which means the current standards will stay in place.