S.J.Res. 61 · 118th Congress · Senate

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".

In Congress· Held at the desk.
Introduced
Feb 7, 24
Passed Senate
Apr 10, 24
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Previous Versions

00Feb 7, 2024

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.

Action Timeline

10
  1. APR 15, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. APR 15, 2024Floor

    Received in the House.

  3. APR 15, 2024Floor

    Held at the desk.

  4. APR 10, 2024Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

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

    53Yea
    47Nay
    0NV
  5. APR 10, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number

    121. (text: CR S2695)

    53Yea
    47Nay
    0NV
  6. APR 09, 2024Committee

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

  7. APR 09, 2024Discharge

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

  8. APR 09, 2024Calendars

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

  9. FEB 07, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  10. FEB 07, 2024IntroReferral

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

Committees

2

Environment and Public Works Committee

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Referred: Apr 9, 2024

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Environment and Public Works Committee

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Referred: Feb 7, 2024

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