Overturning the NHTSA Hydrogen Fuel System Rule

Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".

What this does

This resolution overturns a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule on Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for the fuel-system integrity and compressed hydrogen storage of hydrogen-powered vehicles, published at 90 Fed. Reg. 6218 on January 17, 2025. Using the Congressional Review Act, it declares the rule has no force or effect. The Senate passed it May 21, 2025; it has not cleared the House.

Senate vote · 51-46

Democrats0–44

Republicans51–0

Independents0–2

How we know · 3 sourced claims

Congress disapproves the NHTSA rule on hydrogen vehicle fuel system integrity and compressed hydrogen storage system integrity, and the rule is given no force or effect.Source: Resolving clause
The rule was published at 90 Fed. Reg. 6218 on January 17, 2025.Source: Resolving clause
The Senate passed the resolution May 21, 2025.Source: Engrossment line

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