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H.J.Res. 136: Disapproval of Environmental Protection Agency rule: Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles".

Passed HouseSep 20, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)May 1, 2024
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 20, 2024, 215–191
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 1, 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles and published by the Environmental Protection Agency on April 18, 2024. The rule established and modified requirements for certain light-duty or medium-duty vehicles (e.g., cars, trucks, and sports utility vehicles that are under a certain weight), including requirements related to (1) emission standards, such as a greenhouse gas emission standard; (2) the durability of batteries for certain electric and hybrid vehicles; and (3) measuring fuel economy.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Sep 20, 2024

On Passage

Passed 215–191

Yea 215majority 204Nay 191

  • Democrats8 yea, 190 nay
  • Republicans206 yea, 1 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Mary Peltola (D-AK), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Donald Davis (D-NC), Yadira Caraveo (D-CO) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Yea; Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) voted Nay

See how all 406 members voted

Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 215

Republicans (206)

Democrats (8) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 191

Republicans (1) broke with their party

Democrats (190)

Not voting 25

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Sep 20, 2024. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Sep 20, 2024HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 215–191
    Roll call 438 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats8190013
    Republicans2061012
    Independents1000
    Total215191025

    House roll call 438: On Passage. Passed.

    9 crossed party lines: 8 Democrats, 1 Republican

    How each member voted (431)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

129

Who scored on this bill

618 points earned
  1. 1John James R-MI SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced, passed House5 events+48
  2. 2Yadira Caraveo D-CO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Henry Cuellar D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Donald Davis D-NC1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Sep 20, 2024Passed the House, 215–191.
  2. May 1, 2024Introduced in the House by John James.
Show the full action history (15 actions)
  1. Sep 23, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  2. Sep 20, 2024Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1455. (consideration: CR H5531-5538)
  3. Sep 20, 2024Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3724, H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 5717, H.R. 7909 and H.J. Res. 136. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3724 and H.R. 5717 under a structured rule and H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 7909, and H.J. Res. 136 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
  4. Sep 20, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 136.
  5. Sep 20, 2024The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. Sep 20, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 136, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  7. Sep 20, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5540-5541)
  8. Sep 20, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 191 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H5531)
  9. Sep 20, 2024On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 191 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H5531)
  10. Sep 20, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. Sep 18, 2024Rule H. Res. 1455 passed House.
  12. Sep 17, 2024Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1455 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3724, H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 5717, H.R. 7909 and H.J. Res. 136. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3724 and H.R. 5717 under a structured rule and H.R. 4790, H.R. 5179, H.R. 5339, H.R. 7909, and H.J. Res. 136 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
  13. May 3, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
  14. May 1, 2024Introduced in House
  15. May 1, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.