Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans for Model Years 2030 and Beyond".
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™This House Joint Resolution (HJRES 199) from the 118th Congress proposes congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The rule in question establishes Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light trucks for model years 2027 and beyond, as well as fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans for model years 2030 and beyond. The resolution seeks to nullify these standards under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which governs congressional review of federal regulations. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but ultimately failed or expired without further action. No official summary or full bill text is available in the source data.
HJRES 199 aimed to reject new fuel economy and efficiency standards set by NHTSA for certain vehicles but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The resolution targets NHTSA's rule on fuel economy standards for passenger cars, light trucks, and heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans for future model years.
- It uses the Congressional Review Act process to attempt disapproval of the rule.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on August 2, 2024, but did not progress further and is now failed or expired.
['Automobile manufacturers potentially affected by the fuel economy and efficiency standards', 'National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as the rulemaking agency', 'Consumers and industries related to passenger cars, light trucks, and heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans']
["The resolution's failure to advance means the rule remains in effect, which may have cost or compliance implications for manufacturers.", "The lack of full bill text and official summary limits detailed understanding of the resolution's specific provisions or arguments.", 'Oversight considerations include the balance of congressional authority to review agency rules versus agency expertise in setting technical standards.']
HJRES 199 was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress as part of the Congressional Review Act process, which allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules. The rule targeted was issued by NHTSA to set fuel economy and efficiency standards for vehicles in future model years. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not proceed further, resulting in its failure or expiration. This reflects the legislative process for challenging agency regulations and the role of committees in vetting such measures.
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['Continued enforcement of the fuel economy and efficiency standards may influence automotive industry innovation and investment decisions.', 'Consumers may experience impacts related to vehicle fuel efficiency, emissions, and cost as a result of the standards remaining in place.', 'Environmental outcomes related to fuel consumption and emissions could be indirectly affected by the regulatory standards.']
The absence of an official bill summary and full text limits comprehensive analysis of the resolution's specific provisions and arguments. The bill's referral to committee and subsequent failure or expiration highlights the importance of tracking committee actions and legislative status for transparency. Monitoring the use of the Congressional Review Act in disapproving agency rules is critical for understanding congressional oversight of regulatory agencies.
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