**Senate Blocks New Hydrogen Vehicle Safety Standards**

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15 days ago - Politics

Senate Approves Resolution Blocking New Hydrogen Vehicle Safety Standards

In a significant vote, the Senate passed a resolution that prevents new safety rules for hydrogen vehicles from taking effect. The vote came out to 51 in favor and 46 against, with Republicans predominantly supporting the resolution.

This resolution is important because it expresses Congress’s disagreement with a rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This rule aimed to set safety standards for how hydrogen fuel systems and their storage should be constructed. If the resolution had failed, manufacturers of hydrogen vehicles would have been required to adhere to these stricter safety guidelines.

Senator Capito introduced the resolution, and it was reviewed by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation before reaching the Senate floor. Approval of this resolution means that the new safety measures will not be enforced, which some people believe could hinder progress in developing safer, more environmentally friendly vehicles.

By blocking these safety standards, there is less oversight on how hydrogen vehicles are built. This could lead to concerns about their safety on the road, as manufacturers may not be required to follow the same rigorous safety checks that gasoline cars have to meet.

The outcome of this vote is crucial for the future of hydrogen technology in the automotive market. It highlights the ongoing debate between ensuring safety and encouraging innovation in cleaner energy vehicles. As Congress continues to discuss these issues, the direction they choose could significantly influence the development and acceptance of hydrogen vehicles in the coming years.

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.

97 votes

Yes

51

No

46

Not Voting

3

  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.