S.J.Res. 206, Environmental Deregulation via CRA. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a net cost — and names who bears it.
S.J.Res. 206 · Net cost
What it does
This resolution disapproves an EPA decision from 2009 that allowed California to set its own vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards stricter than federal rules. If passed, it would nullify that EPA waiver, preventing California from enforcing tougher emissions standards on new vehicles and reverting to federal baseline rules.
The analysis names automotive manufacturers — and 1 more group — among the beneficiaries.
The cost
Nullifying the 2009 waiver does not merely revert to 2009 federal standards; it removes California's ongoing authority to update its standards for 2009 and subsequent model years, locking in federal baseline for all future vehicles unless Congress acts.
Transparency scores 95%, with a medium warning level and no provisions unrelated to the bill's subject.
Who is behind it
Filed by Eric Schmitt. Cosponsored by Bernie Moreno, Cynthia Lummis, Dan Sullivan and Deb Fischer.