Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 89

119th Congress

Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Apr 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Castor

Representative

Democratic

FL-14

Cosponsors

32

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This joint resolution would nullify an EPA waiver allowing California to enforce stricter truck emissions standards than federal requirements. The waiver let California implement its Omnibus Low NOX regulations for heavy-duty vehicles.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-17.

SponsorKathy Castor (D-FL)

Introduced4/7/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a perio

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution would nullify an EPA waiver allowing California to enforce stricter truck emissions standards than federal requirements. The waiver let California implement its Omnibus Low NOX regulations for heavy-duty vehicles.

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This joint resolution would nullify an EPA waiver allowing California to enforce stricter truck emissions standards than federal requirements. The waiver let California implement its Omnibus Low NOX regulations for heavy-duty vehicles.

Bill Number: 89
Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)
Introduced: 4/7/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a perio
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 89
Sponsor: Kathy Castor (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a perio
Introduced: 4/7/2025
Summary: This joint resolution would nullify an EPA waiver allowing California to enforce stricter truck emissions standards than federal requirements. The waiver let California implement its Omnibus Low NOX regulations for heavy-duty vehicles.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution would nullify an EPA waiver allowing California to enforce stricter truck emissions standards than federal requirements. The waiver let California implement its Omnibus Low NOX regulations for heavy-duty vehicles.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled <em>California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision</em> (90 Fed. Reg. 643) and published on January 6, 2025. Among other elements, the notice grants the California Air Resources Board request for a waiver for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Omnibus Low NOX regulations. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.) </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Nullifies EPA waiver for California truck emission standards
Targets California's Heavy-Duty Vehicle Omnibus Low NOX regulations
Would block California from enforcing stricter standards than federal rules
Uses Congressional Review Act to overturn federal agency action

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Trucking companies and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers in California would face different rules than the rest of the country if this passes. California's ability to set stricter air quality standards for trucks would be blocked.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

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

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

89, 119th Congress (2025). "Requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hjres-89