Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes".
- Bill Number
- H.J.Res. 157
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Labor and Employment
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-20: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-22T19:22:28Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation This joint resolution seeks to block implementation of a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency on the Renewable Fuel Standard program.
Key Provisions
- Congress disapproves the EPA rule titled "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes," published April 1, 2026 (91 Fed. Reg. 16388).
- The rule is declared to have no force or effect.
- The measure follows the process in chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, for congressional review of agency rules.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The resolution prevents the EPA from enforcing the volume standards, partial waiver, and other adjustments outlined in the rule.
- It does not create new biofuel requirements or amend the underlying Renewable Fuel Standard statute; it simply nullifies the agency's recent regulatory action.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: The EPA would be barred from applying the 2026–2027 standards and the 2025 cellulosic biofuel waiver.
- Citizens: Changes in required biofuel blending levels could affect fuel availability, costs at the pump, and vehicle compatibility.
- International relations: No direct effects are stated, though U.S. biofuel policy can indirectly influence global agricultural trade and energy markets.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Renewable fuel producers (ethanol, biodiesel, cellulosic biofuel)
- Petroleum refiners and importers
- Agricultural producers supplying feedstock crops
- Fuel consumers and environmental organizations
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act, a streamlined process allowing Congress to overturn agency rules with a joint resolution that is not subject to Senate filibuster.
- If enacted, the law would prohibit the EPA from issuing a substantially similar rule in the future without new legislation.
- This action reflects congressional authority to oversee executive branch regulations on energy and environmental standards.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-04-20: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2026-04-20: Introduced in House
- 2026-04-20: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes". — issued 2026-04-20 — PDF (2 pages)