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S.J.Res. 61 (118th)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

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Introduced

7 February 2024

Last action

15 April 2024 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Kevin Cramer, Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV], Shelley Capito, Mitch McConnell, John Thune, John Hoeven, Roger Marshall, Ted Budd, Pete Ricketts, John Cornyn, John Barrasso, Tom Cotton, Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Cindy Hyde-Smith, Markwayne Mullin, Joni Ernst, Deb Fischer, Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Steve Daines, Mike Crapo, Mike Rounds, Ted Cruz, Eric Schmitt, Mike Lee, Thomas Tillis, Marsha Blackburn, John Boozman, Bill Hagerty, Cynthia Lummis, Chuck Grassley, Tommy Tuberville, James Risch, Dan Sullivan, Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], James Lankford, Tim Scott, Rick Scott, Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Susan Collins, Katie Britt, Jerry Moran, Lisa Murkowski, Bill Cassidy, Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Ron Johnson, Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT], Josh Hawley

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

5 December 2025

Transport

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) titled National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure and published on December 7, 2023. Under current law, each state must set targets for and report on the progress of performance metrics related to the U.S. surface transportation system. The rule establishes a specific measure for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with transportation (GHG measure). The rule also requires state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to establish declining carbon dioxide (CO2) targets for the GHG measure and report to the FHWA on their progress towards achieving these targets.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 2024

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 2024

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 9 April 2024

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Source: Discharge

  5. 9 April 2024

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 April 2024

    Vote

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 121. (text: CR S2695)

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 April 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 121. (text: CR S2695)

    Source: Floor

  8. 15 April 2024

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  9. 15 April 2024

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 April 2024

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

10 April 2024 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 61 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 53 · No 47 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

8 official files

Engrossed in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

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Sources

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