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Rejection of Highway Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement Rules

The U.S. Congress has rejected new Federal Highway Administration rules that aimed to measure greenhouse gas emissions from the national highway system. This means the existing rules for assessing transportation's environmental impact remain unchanged, potentially affecting future road projects and climate policy.
Key points
Rules for measuring highway greenhouse gas emissions have been disapproved.
No new requirements for states regarding road transport emissions reporting.
The decision may influence the direction of future road infrastructure investments.
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Print number: 118_HJRES_114
Sponsor: Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Process start date: 2024-02-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HJRES_114.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-02-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Rules for measuring highway greenhouse gas emissions have been disapproved.
  • No new requirements for states regarding road transport emissions reporting.
  • The decision may influence the direction of future road infrastructure investments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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Transport Environment