Senate Republicans are planning to introduce resolutions of disapproval against the Biden EPA’s waivers for California’s tough vehicle pollution rules even though the parliamentarian ruled against them.
Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough determined that three Clean Air Act waivers the Biden administration gave California are not rules and cannot be undone through the Congressional Review Act vote, Democrats said.
The conclusion aligns with what Democratic lawmakers; environmental groups; and Congress’ own watchdog, the Government Accountability Office, have said.
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But Senate Republicans, under pressure from companies and outside groups, suggested they may not follow the parliamentarian’s decision.
