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HJRES199FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE
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Resolution to Block New Federal Fuel Economy Standards

Original title: HJRES 199: Congressional Review of NHTSA Fuel Economy Rule

August 2, 2024

transportationfuel economyautomotive industrycongressional oversightenergy policy

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly challenges the regulatory requirements for vehicle manufacturers to increase fuel efficiency, which impacts the design, production costs, and availability of future vehicle models for consumers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The agency's rule-making authority and the specific standards it promulgated are subject to invalidation by this resolution.

Automotive manufacturers

These companies are subject to the fuel efficiency standards mandated by the NHTSA rule, which this resolution seeks to nullify.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to overturn a recent federal rule that mandates stricter fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars, light trucks, and heavy-duty pickups starting in 2027 and 2030. If passed, the resolution would invalidate the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rule, preventing it from taking effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The resolution directly challenges the regulatory requirements for vehicle manufacturers to increase fuel efficiency, which impacts the design, production costs, and availability of future vehicle models for consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if this resolution passes?
The specific fuel economy standards issued by the NHTSA for 2027 and beyond would be invalidated and would not be enforceable.
Does this resolution change current car standards?
No, it specifically targets the new standards for model years 2027 and beyond for passenger vehicles and 2030 and beyond for certain heavy-duty trucks.

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Congressional Review Act Usage

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to target a specific, recently finalized rule, reflecting a strategy to bypass standard administrative litigation.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Connected Entities

otherPassenger Cars and Light Trucks“Vehicle category covered by the rule”Map →
otherHeavy-Duty Pickup Trucks and Vans“Vehicle category covered by the rule”Map →
bill_numberchapter 8 of title 5, United States Code“Legal reference to the relevant section of the U.S. Code”Map →
organizationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration“Agency responsible for issuing the rule”Map →
bill_numberCorporate Average Fuel Economy Standards“The subject of the rule being challenged”Map →

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  • Controversy80
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