Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
This joint resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), which allows Congress to overturn certain federal agency rules through an expedited legislative process. Specifically, it targets an Environmental Protection Agency decision published in 2009 that granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act, allowing the state to set its own greenhouse gas emission standards for 2009 and later model-year new motor vehicles. If enacted, the resolution would formally disapprove that EPA waiver decision and declare it to have no legal force or effect.
The measure would primarily affect California's authority to enforce vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards that go beyond federal requirements, as well as automakers and others who must comply with those standards. Because other states have at times adopted California's vehicle emission standards, this action could also have implications beyond California itself.
The resolution was introduced in the House on July 18, 2026, by Rep. Harriet Hageman and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by the committee, the full House, or the Senate. To become law, it would need to pass both chambers and either be signed by the President or have a presidential veto overridden.
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Timeline
18 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.J.Res. 202 do?
- This joint resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), which allows Congress to overturn certain federal agency rules through an expedited legislative process. Specifically, it targets an Environmental Protection Agency decision published in 2009 that granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act, allowing the state to set its own greenhouse gas emission standards for 2009 and later model-year new motor vehicles. If enacted, the resolution would formally disapprove that EPA waiver decision and declare it to have no legal force or effect. The measure would primarily affect California's authority to enforce vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards that go beyond federal requirements, as well as automakers and others who must comply with those standards. Because other states have at times adopted California's vehicle emission standards, this action could also have implications beyond California itself. The resolution was introduced in the House on July 18, 2026, by Rep. Harriet Hageman and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by the committee, the full House, or the Senate. To become law, it would need to pass both chambers and either be signed by the President or have a presidential veto overridden.
- Has H.J.Res. 202 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.J.Res. 202. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.J.Res. 202?
- H.J.Res. 202 was sponsored by Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.J.Res. 202?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (18 Jul 2026).
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