The House voted to revoke a Biden administration emissions regulation for heavy-duty trucks, which was already overturned by the Senate in April. The White House has said President Biden will veto the decision, and a two-thirds vote in both chambers would be required to override the veto. Republicans argue that the rule is overly burdensome and will hurt the trucking industry, while Democrats say it is necessary to limit pollution and improve air quality. The final tally was 221 to 203, mostly along party lines.
The Senate voted to revoke a Biden administration emissions regulation for heavy-duty trucks, with Republicans arguing that the existing standards are already stringent and the new approach will hurt the trucking industry and have negative ripple effects through the economy. The final rule, adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency in December, sets new emission standards that are significantly more stringent and cover a wider range of heavy-duty engine operating conditions compared to today's standards. The Republican-led House is expected to pass the measure as well, although it's unlikely either chamber would be able to override an expected veto by President Joe Biden.
