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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Motor Vehicles".

Senate

Nullifies the National Park Service rule on motor vehicle use in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, including off road vehicle limits in certain areas

Latest action: Tue Mar 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".

House

Nullifies a National Park Service rule to allow off-road vehicle use in certain parts of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Latest action: Fri May 23 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

House

Authorizes House consideration of five Congressional Review Act joint resolutions to disapprove National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and EPA rules on motor vehicles, endangered species, and California emissions standards

Latest action: Tue Sep 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to provide that State law shall apply to the use of motor vehicles on roads within a System unit.

Senate

Apply state motor vehicle laws to roads within units of the National Park System by amending title 54

Latest action: Fri Oct 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a pilot program for the prevention and mitigation of acts of terrorism using motor vehicles, and for other purposes.

House

Directs the Department of Homeland Security to run a pilot program to prevent and mitigate motor vehicle terrorism through information standards, reporting guidance, watch list checks, and congressional review

Latest action: Tue Mar 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest action: Sat Jul 18 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A 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 "California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles".

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Latest action: Wed Aug 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

House

Nullifies the EPA notice granting California a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II motor vehicle emissions standards

Latest action: Thu Jun 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Senate

Nullifies the EPA notice granting California a waiver for its Advanced Clean Cars II motor vehicle emissions standards

Latest action: Fri Apr 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOx Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Senate

Nullifies the EPA notice approving California’s Omnibus Low NOx waiver for heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards under the Congressional Review Act

Latest action: Fri Apr 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

House

Revokes EPA approval of California's Omnibus Low NOX emissions waiver for new heavy duty and certain off road engines

Latest action: Thu Jun 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SAFE Exit Act of 2026

House

Establishes the SAFE Exit Act of 2026 as a measure creating a specific federal policy or program framework

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act

House

Establishes requirements to protect the functionality and integrity of advanced driver assistance systems

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026

House

Establishes a safer streets framework aimed at protecting cyclists and other road users through federal transportation policy

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SELF DRIVE Act of 2026

House

Establishes a federal framework for self-driving vehicle regulation and oversight through the SELF DRIVE Act of 2026

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes federal cybersecurity requirements and oversight for connected vehicle systems and related automotive technology

Latest action: Wed Jul 22 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

House

Establishes federal requirements to secure connected vehicles against cybersecurity risks and related foreign threats

Latest action: Mon May 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act of 2025

House

Establishes federal requirements for driver technology and pedestrian safety standards in motor vehicle safety policy

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

Senate

Authorize off-highway vehicle use in certain areas of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah

Latest action: Tue Dec 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

She DRIVES Act

Senate

Directs the Department of Transportation to update motor vehicle crash testing standards to require female crash test dummies and related injury criteria in key safety tests

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025

House

Repeals District of Columbia limits on police vehicular pursuits and generally requires officers to chase fleeing motor vehicle suspects unless specified exceptions apply

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026

House

Modernize federal motor vehicle law and related standards through amended legislation reported by the House committee

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act

Senate

Lowers the federal carjacking burden of proof by replacing specific intent to cause death or serious bodily harm with a knowing taking standard for motor vehicle thefts by force

Latest action: Mon May 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

DEF Act

House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Latest action: Tue Jul 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027

House

Appropriates FY2027 funding for Army Corps civil works, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Energy programs, and related independent agencies, while setting conditions on use of appropriated funds

Latest action: Tue Jun 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

House

Establishes the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 to reduce diesel emissions through a named federal program framework

Latest action: Fri Mar 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Appropriates FY2026 funding for Army Corps civil works, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Energy programs, and related energy and water agencies, while imposing spending restrictions

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

House

Expresses support for designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and recognizes motorcycles' role in transportation

Latest action: Thu May 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.

House

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to update federal regulations defining motorcycles

Latest action: Tue Feb 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Trailer Safety Improvement Act

House

Requires state highway safety programs to cover trailer safety equipment, preventive maintenance, and safe use of light and medium duty trailers

Latest action: Sat Jan 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes requirements to improve diesel fuel reliability during cold weather conditions

Latest action: Wed Mar 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating October 2025 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Senate

Designates October 2025 as "School Bus Safety Month" to recognize school bus safety

Latest action: Wed Nov 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Deliver for Veterans Act

House

Require the Department of Veterans Affairs to count delivery costs when covering the full purchase price of automobiles for eligible disabled veterans and servicemembers

Latest action: Tue Apr 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

CRUISE Act

House

Establishes the CRUISE Act as a named measure while the available bill metadata does not describe a more specific policy subject

Latest action: Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

Senate

Expresses support for designating May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and recognizes motorcycles' role in transportation

Latest action: Tue May 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".

Senate

Expresses support for designating May 2026 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and recognizing motorcycles' role in transportation

Latest action: Tue May 19 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution designating November 30, 2025, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Senate

Designates November 30, 2025, as Drive Safer Sunday and marks the day for public attention to highway safety education

Latest action: Tue Dec 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Public Lands Access Restoration Act

House

Restore access to public lands by reopening routes or entry points that have been closed or restricted

Latest action: Thu Mar 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Auto Theft Prevention Act

House

Establishes Justice Department grant funding to help state and local law enforcement combat auto theft and stolen vehicle trafficking

Latest action: Mon Jan 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)