What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3 and published on April 22, 2024. Heavy-duty vehicles generally include vocational vehicles (such as public utility trucks and school buses) and tractors (such as cabs on tractor-trailer trucks). Among other requirements, the rule phases in standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from certain heavy-duty vehicles. The phased-in standards replace previous standards that were established under the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles—Phase 2 rule with more stringent standards.
Top Winners · Companies that benefit if HJRES.26 passes
80% confidence
As a major manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks (Peterbilt, Kenworth), the company would benefit from the removal of stricter, potentially costly emissions compliance requirements. The bill text disapproves the rule setting those standards.
80% confidence
As a dominant manufacturer of heavy-duty truck engines, the company would face reduced regulatory pressure and compliance costs if the emissions standards rule is repealed, per the bill's stated purpose.
75% confidence
As a manufacturer of commercial trucks and buses (Navistar), the company would benefit from the elimination of the EPA's Phase 3 greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
Top winners identified by GovGreed LLM analysis.
Action Timeline
2025-01-22
Introduced in House
2025-01-22
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-01-22
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HJRES.26 pass?
HJRES.26 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: 33%.
What does HJRES.26 do?
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3 and published on April 22, 2024. Heavy-duty vehicles generally include vocational vehicles (such as public utility trucks and school buses) and tractors (such as cabs on tractor-trailer trucks). Among other requirements, the rule phases in standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from certain heavy-duty vehicles. The phased-in standards replace previous standards that were established under the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Effic…
Who sponsored HJRES.26?
HJRES.26 was sponsored by Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho).
What companies benefit from HJRES.26?
Top public companies expected to benefit: PCAR, CMI, NAV. Affected sectors: energy.
Full Bill Text
119 HJ 26 IH: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-22 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 26 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 22, 2025 Mr. Fulcher submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 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 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3 . That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles—Phase 3 (89 Fed. Reg. 29440 (April 22, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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