H.J.Res.89 CRA: CA Low-NOx Waiver Disapproval

Blocks California's waiver setting stricter nitrogen oxide emission limits for heavy-duty trucks (119th Congress)

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Legal & Constitutional Grounding

CAA § 209(b) authorizes California’s stricter NOx standards; NOx causes documented respiratory illness (EPA).

42 U.S.C. § 7543(b) — Clean Air Act § 209(b): California waiver authority for emission standards

EPA: nitrogen oxide emissions from heavy-duty vehicles cause documented respiratory illness and smog

Who Lobbied on This Bill

$180K combined quarterly activity

2 lobbying firms

2 clients represented

2025-second_quarter filing period

⚠ 1 lobbyist who worked this bill previously held government positions

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WALLY BURNETT — Clerk, Senate Appropriations Committee

Policy Areas Covered

Fuel/Gas/Oil

Government Entities Lobbied

Executive Office of the President (EOP)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SENATE

Who Hired the Lobbyists

HF SINCLAIR CORPORATION independent energy company
PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY energy company

Source: Senate LDA filings · Dollar figures are combined quarterly totals for all lobbying by each firm, not bill-specific spend.

CRA to block low-NOx emission standards. Nitrogen oxide emissions from heavy-duty vehicles cause documented respiratory illness and smog in communities near highways.