**Senate Rejects New Safety Rules for Hydrogen Vehicles**

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15 days ago - Politics

Congress Rejects Move to Approve New Safety Rules for Hydrogen Vehicles

In a recent vote, the Senate rejected a proposal that could have led to new safety rules for hydrogen vehicles. This decision came after 51 senators, mainly from the Republican party, voted against it, while only 45 supported it.

The proposal aimed to block a rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which is in charge of making sure vehicles are safe. The rule was focused on safety standards for hydrogen fuel systems, which are important as more companies look to produce cleaner energy vehicles. Hydrogen cars are seen as a better alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars, but the lack of new safety rules may raise questions about how safely these vehicles will be made and used.

Senator Capito introduced the idea to block these safety rules. If the Senate had approved the proposal, it would have slowed or stopped the implementation of new safety regulations, allowing car manufacturers to avoid some of the strict requirements. This means that without these rules, there could be more risks when it comes to how hydrogen vehicles are built and operated.

The Senate's decision has important implications. The rejection prevents Congress from agreeing to the new safety requirements, which could impact the future of hydrogen vehicles in the marketplace. Without stricter oversight, manufacturers may not have to ensure the same level of safety standards, potentially leading to concerns about how safe these vehicles might be for drivers and passengers.

As Congress continues to discuss issues related to vehicle safety and environmental technology, the recent vote has raised questions about the direction of hydrogen vehicle development and the commitment to cleaner energy solutions.

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.

96 votes

Yes

45

No

51

Not Voting

4

  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.