S.J.Res.11 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".
House Roll Call
S.J.Res.11
| Bill | S.J.Res.11 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 221 / Nay 203 / Present 0 / Not Voting 10 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 217 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 4 | 202 | 0 | 7 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: SJRES 11 (118th Congress)
SJRES 11 is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning air pollution control from new motor vehicles, specifically targeting heavy-duty engines and vehicles. This resolution is presented under the authority of Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and disapprove federal agency rules.
The rule in question establishes new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses, designed to reduce pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. The EPA’s initiative is part of broader efforts to improve air quality and public health, aligning with the agency’s mandate to regulate emissions under the Clean Air Act.
If enacted, SJRES 11 would effectively nullify the EPA’s proposed standards, thereby preventing their implementation. This could have significant implications for environmental policy, air quality, and public health, as well as for manufacturers and consumers of heavy-duty vehicles. The resolution may benefit certain industry stakeholders, particularly those opposed to stricter emissions regulations, by maintaining the status quo and potentially reducing compliance costs.
The resolution has progressed through the legislative process, with the latest action being a message on Senate action sent to the House. This indicates that the Senate has taken a formal stance on the resolution, which will now be considered by the House of Representatives. The timeline for further action will depend on the House’s schedule and priorities.
In summary, SJRES 11 seeks to disapprove the EPA’s heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, impacting regulatory frameworks, environmental health, and the automotive industry, while also reflecting ongoing debates over air quality management in the United States.
Yea (221)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (203)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
