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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

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 Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 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 Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years".

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)
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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)
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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; 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".

House

Revokes EPA approval of California waivers tied to heavy duty vehicle emissions and related zero emission vehicle standards

Latest action: Thu Jun 12 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

California Clean Coast Act of 2025

House

Establishes the California Clean Coast Act of 2025 to protect and manage California coastal areas

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Eastvale, California.

House

Directs the U.S. Postal Service to assign Eastvale California a single unique ZIP Code

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.

House

Observes the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires and marks the occasion with congressional recognition

Latest action: Wed Jan 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes.

Senate

Affirms that the Indian Reorganization Act applies to the Lytton Rancheria of California and allows land to be taken into trust as part of the tribe's reservation

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

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3817 Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento, California, as the "Grantland Johnson Post Office".

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 3817 Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento, California, as the Grantland Johnson Post Office

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building".

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 1157 West Mission Avenue in Escondido, California, as the "Captain E. Royce Williams Post Office Building."

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

To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".

House

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic

Latest action: Thu Jul 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office."

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

A resolution observing the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires.

Senate

Commemorates the 1-year anniversary of the 2025 Southern California wildfires through a Senate resolution of observance

Latest action: Thu Jan 08 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the "Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building".

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 340 East 1st Street in Tustin, California, as the "Ursula Ellen Kennedy Post Office Building."

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

To take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Pechanga Band of Indians, and for other purposes.

House

Takes about 860 acres in Riverside County, California, into trust for the Pechanga Band of Indians and limits the land to open-space and resource-protection uses

Latest action: Wed Jun 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building.

House

Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building

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

To provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

House

Transfers administrative jurisdiction over specified federal land parcels between Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest in California

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

A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

Senate

Transfers administrative jurisdiction over specified federal land parcels in California between Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest

Latest action: Thu Jul 23 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To prohibit the use of Federal financial assistance for a certain high-speed rail development project in the State of California, and for other purposes.

House

Prohibits federal financial assistance for a California high speed rail corridor development project tied to the 2011 FRA CHSRA cooperative agreement

Latest action: Tue Jan 07 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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".

Senate

Would nullify the Fish and Wildlife Service barred owl management decision for Washington Oregon and California under the Congressional Review Act

Latest action: Wed Oct 29 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 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 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".

Senate

Nullifies an EPA notice granting California waivers for specified heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards and related zero-emission vehicle provisions

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

Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026

House

Prohibits moving jobs out of California under a measure aimed at keeping employment in the state

Latest action: Fri Feb 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Recognizing the importance of California's public higher education systems and reaffirming the United States' commitment to supporting these institutions.

House

Recognizes the importance of California's public higher education systems and reaffirms national commitment to supporting these institutions

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

Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.

House

Expresses gratitude to law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in response to the June 2025 Los Angeles demonstrations

Latest action: Fri Jun 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution commending and congratulating the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins women's basketball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball National Championship.

Senate

Recognizes and congratulates the UCLA Bruins women's basketball team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship

Latest action: Thu Apr 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act

House

Establishes protections for the Southern California coast and ocean through a natural resources measure

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Central Coast of California Conservation Act of 2025

House

Establishes conservation measures for the central coast of California through a named natural resources protection act

Latest action: Thu Apr 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To direct the United States Postal Service to establish a post office in Mountain House, California.

House

Directs the United States Postal Service to establish a post office in Mountain House California

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

Censuring Representative Robert Garcia of California for inciting violence against a special government employee.

House

Censures Representative Robert Garcia of California for inciting violence against a special government employee

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Condemning the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California.

House

Condemns the violent June 2025 riots in Los Angeles, California, as the resolution's central purpose

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Condemning the Violent Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers and Military Servicemembers, and the Destruction of Personal Property in Los Angeles, California.

House

Condemns violent attacks on law enforcement officers and military servicemembers and the destruction of personal property in Los Angeles, California

Latest action: Tue Jun 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Impeaching Charles R. Breyer, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

House

Impeaches Charles R. Breyer, Senior Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, for high crimes and misdemeanors

Latest action: Fri Jun 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act

House

Establishes wilderness, recreation, and working forest protections for lands in Northwest California

Latest action: Fri Dec 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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