119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Apr 4, 2025
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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Official title from Congress.gov
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Environmental Protection
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Apr 4, 2025)
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision (90 Fed. Reg. 642) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in Senate
Actions from Congress.gov, newest first.
Administrative law and regulatory procedures · Air quality · California · Climate change and greenhouse gases · Congressional oversight · Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Federal preemption · Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles · Motor vehicles
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; S.J. Res 45 -A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$16,480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ovisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J. Res. 88/S.J. Res. 45, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 22, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$335,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; S.J. Res 45 -A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$16,950,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ovisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J. Res. 88/S.J. Res. 45, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · amended · posted Jul 14, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$19,750,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ovisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J. Res. 88/S.J. Res. 45, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted May 7, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; S.J. Res 45 -A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 27, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; S.J. Res 45 -A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$1,421,000
Spent on own lobbying
…2026" Legislation affecting the EPA's waivers to California Air Resource's Board (H.R. 2218/S. 1072, "The Stop CARB Act," H.J.Res. 87/S.J.Res. 46, H.J.Res. 88/S.J.Res. 45) Proposals affecting cybersecurity risks to vehicle safety Proposals regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Proposals and legislation affecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$17,960,000
Spent on own lobbying
…rovisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J.Res. 88/S.J.Res. 45, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$13,650,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ovisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J. Res. 88/S.J. Res. 45, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$870,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; S.J. Res 45 -A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$1,608,000
Spent on own lobbying
…2026" Legislation affecting the EPA's waivers to California Air Resource's Board (H.R. 2218/S. 1072, "The Stop CARB Act," H.J.Res. 87/S.J.Res. 46, H.J.Res. 88/S.J.Res. 45) Proposals affecting cybersecurity risks to vehicle safety Proposals regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Proposals and legislation affecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 30, 2025 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$325,000
Spent on own lobbying
…n Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; S.J. Res 45 -A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FUEL & PETROCHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 23, 2025 · issue area: Transportation
$1,110,000
Spent on own lobbying
…le; HDV Rule; California Waiver, NHTSA CAFE Standards; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Vehicle Emissions; H.R. 1346, S. 593: To Amend Clean Air Act; 45Z Tax Credit; S.J. Res 45, H.J Res 88: California Waiver; H.R. 346, S. 996: Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$1,322,000
Spent on own lobbying
…m Act" Legislation affecting the EPA's waivers to California Air Resource's Board (H.R. 2218/S. 1072, "The Stop CARB Act," H.J.Res. 87/S.J.Res. 46, H.J.Res. 88/S.J.Res. 45, H.J.Res. 89/S.J.Res. 47) Proposals affecting cybersecurity risks to vehicle safety Proposals regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) Proposal…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$19,340,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ovisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision" H.J. Res. 88/S.J. Res. 45, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$560,000
Spent on own lobbying
…intenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; SJ Res 45/HJ Res 88 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE · lobbying firm or registrant: OGR
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to banning or limiting the sale of gas-powered vehicles; S.J.Res.45, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: PORTERFIELD, FETTIG & SEARS, LLC
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to EPA emissions standards, including S.J. Res 45 and H.Res 88.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS · lobbying firm or registrant: LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$290,000
Spent on own lobbying
…nt period extensions on the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards and carbon power plants limits. Urged Congress to oppose H.J. Res. 87; H.J. Res. 88; H.J. Res. 89, S.J. Res. 45, S.J. Res. 46, and S.J. Res. 47, that aim to eliminate the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), and Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO). Urged th…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: THE SIMMONS & RUSSELL GROUP, LLC
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Automotive Industry
$50,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…n Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision", S.J.Res.45.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KLEIN/JOHNSON GROUP
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Natural Resources
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Electric vehicle tax credits, manufacturing tax credits, general automotive issues, electric vehicle charging, and critical minerals; H.R. 1; H.J. Res. 88/S.J. Res. 45 (A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KLEIN/JOHNSON GROUP
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Electric vehicle tax credits, manufacturing tax credits, general automotive issues, electric vehicle charging, and critical minerals; H.R. 1; H.J. Res. 88/S.J. Res. 45 (A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protecti…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: KOCH GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 21, 2025 · issue area: Clean Air and Water (quality)
$2,300,000
Spent on own lobbying
…r Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; H.J.Res. 88 / S.J.Res. 45, Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 18, 2025 · issue area: Environment/Superfund
$350,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.J.Res.45/ H.J.Res. 88, Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing