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Congressional Disapproval of Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Standards

The U.S. Congress is considering rejecting new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules on air pollution control from new heavy-duty engines and vehicles. If this resolution passes, these rules will not take effect, potentially impacting air quality and transportation costs. Citizens might experience consequences such as potentially higher air pollution, but also lower goods costs if trucking companies do not incur expenses to comply with stricter standards.
Key points
Congress aims to block new EPA regulations on emissions from heavy-duty trucks and buses.
If the rules are rejected, heavy-duty vehicles will not need to meet stricter pollution standards.
This could affect air quality, as well as transportation costs and goods prices.
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Additional Information
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".
Print number: HJRES 53
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Process start date: 2023-04-06