HJRES 38 is a joint resolution seeking congressional disapproval of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule implementing the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act. The rule manages the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning, under the AIM Act of 2020. If approved, this resolution would block the EPA rule from taking effect, preventing its implementation of HFC management requirements. This is a procedural disapproval under the Congressional Review Act, not a new law, and directly affects the EPA’s regulatory authority over HFCs.
Transportation Freedom Act This bill reduces taxes on auto companies and repeals specified environmental regulations on cars and trucks. The bill establishes a new tax deduction equal to 200% of eligible wages paid or incurred by domestic producers of automobiles or automobile components, subject to limitations. It also allows an entity to reduce (and adjust) its financial statement income (for purposes of calculating liability for the alternative minimum tax) by the amount of eligible wages it elects to deduct. The bill nullifies the 2024 rules of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding (1) the finalization of specified greenhouse gas (GHG) programs and the reduction of emissions from certain light-duty and medium-duty vehicles (e.g., cars and trucks that are under a certain weight) starting with model year 2027, and (2) phase three of GHG emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (e.g., school buses and tractor-trailer trucks). It also repeals the 2024 rules of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for certain cars, trucks, and vans. Additionally, the bill eliminates (1) the option given to California to set standards for car emissions that are more stringent than those set under the Clean Air Act, and (2) the option for other states to adopt California's standards. NHTSA and the EPA must establish new CAFE and GHG standards, respectively, for vehicles that are economically practicable and technologically feasible. The GHG standards may not require the production or sale of electric vehicles.
This bill (SJRES 67) is a congressional resolution seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. It specifically targets the EPA's "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants" rule for integrated iron and steel manufacturing facilities, which was published on July 3, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 29485). The resolution asks Congress to formally disapprove the rule under Chapter 8 of Title 5, U.S. Code, which would prevent the rule from taking effect. If passed, this would stop the EPA from enforcing the specific emissions standards on steel manufacturing facilities covered by this interim final rule.
HR 1462 removes tax credits for offshore wind facilities located in the inland navigable waters or coastal waters of the United States. Specifically, it disallows the investment tax credit (Section 48) and production tax credits (Sections 45 and 45Y) for such facilities placed in service after December 31, 2025. This policy change directly affects developers building wind projects in these specific waterways, as they will no longer qualify for federal tax incentives. The bill modifies existing tax code provisions without altering the broader eligibility for offshore wind projects in open ocean waters.
HR 7872 amends the Mineral Leasing Act to change how bonus payments are structured for certain coal leases. It requires that bonus payments for leases issued under a deferred payment system be paid in 10 equal annual installments, with the first installment due when submitting the lease bid. This directly affects coal leaseholders who currently use or would use a deferred payment system under the Mineral Leasing Act. The key provision shifts the payment timeline from a lump sum to a staggered annual schedule starting at the time of bid submission.
HR 6665 prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) from issuing licenses for private facilities to store spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste, except at sites attached to operating nuclear power plants or federally owned storage sites. This bill directly affects private companies seeking to operate interim storage facilities and the NRC, which would no longer issue such licenses. Existing licenses for private interim storage would be canceled upon the bill's enactment. The law does not restrict long-term disposal at federally managed repositories, as defined under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act.
HR 2218 (Stop CARB Act of 2025) would block California from enforcing its own emissions standards for construction equipment, farm machinery, and locomotives by repealing federal provisions that allow states to set stricter rules. It specifically repeals Section 177 of the Clean Air Act, which authorizes California’s vehicle standards, and invalidates all existing waivers permitting California’s regulations (including those for nonroad engines) upon enactment. The bill also denies any pending waiver applications and removes references to California’s standards from other Clean Air Act sections. This directly affects California’s regulatory authority over emissions for these specific equipment types and vehicle categories.
HR 2165, the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2025, amends the Clean Air Act to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from writing future tailpipe emissions regulations that mandate specific vehicle technologies (like electric or hydrogen systems) or limit the availability of new vehicles based on engine type (e.g., gasoline vs. electric). The bill requires the EPA to update its regulations within 24 months to ensure new rules comply with these restrictions. This directly affects the EPA’s regulatory authority and automakers, as it limits how emissions standards can be structured. The law aims to preserve consumer choice in vehicle types by preventing regulations from favoring one engine technology over others.
This bill changes federal permitting rules for oil and gas drilling on land where the federal government owns less than half the mineral rights beneath non-federal surface land. It requires operators to use a state permit instead of a federal drilling permit, removes federal environmental review requirements under NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, and allows operations to start 30 days after submitting the state permit. It does not affect royalty payments to the federal government or apply to Indian lands. The policy directly affects oil and gas operators working on non-federal surface estates with partial federal mineral ownership.
SJRES 122 is a joint resolution seeking to disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that approved Indiana's Regional Haze Plan for the second implementation period under federal air quality regulations. If passed, the resolution would block the rule from taking effect, preventing the EPA's approval of Indiana's haze reduction plan from being enforced. This follows a standard congressional disapproval process under federal law that allows Congress to halt agency rules within a specific timeframe. The resolution directly affects the EPA's ability to implement the approved plan in Indiana.
