H.J.Res. 205, Environmental Deregulation via CRA. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a net cost — and names who bears it.
H.J.Res. 205 · Net cost
What it does
This is a Congressional Review Act resolution that would nullify an EPA decision from 2013 granting California a waiver to set its own vehicle emission standards stricter than federal rules. If passed, it would eliminate California's authority to enforce its Advanced Clean Car Program and Zero Emission Vehicle standards, reverting to federal-only emission rules. The bill would restrict California's ability to regulate pollution from cars sold in its state.
The analysis names traditional internal combustion engine automakers — and 2 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The cost
Passage would eliminate California's Advanced Clean Car Program, affecting not only California but also the 10+ states that have adopted California's emission standards under Clean Air Act Section 209, potentially affecting vehicle availability and pricing nationwide.
The analysis put a high warning level on this bill. Transparency scores 95%, and the analysis found no provisions unrelated to the bill's subject.
Who is behind it
Filed by John Joyce.