S.J.Res. 55: 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".
Sponsor
Shelley Capito
Republican · WV
What S.J.Res. 55 does
S.J.Res. 55 would overturn a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule, published January 17, 2025, that sets federal safety standards for vehicles that run on hydrogen. The rule created two standards: one covering the fuel system during normal operation and after crashes, and one covering the compressed hydrogen storage system, which it requires to be unlikely to leak or burst during use.
The rule is based on a global technical regulation for hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles, developed under a 1998 agreement the United States is a party to.
How the Senate voted
Passed · May 21, 2025On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 55 · Record vote 275 · Official record
SJRES55 Legislative Journey
House: Action Taken
May 26, 2025
Held at the desk.
Action Taken
May 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed 51-46
May 21, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 275. (text: CR S3051)
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About the Sponsor
Shelley Capito
Republican, WV · 25 years in Congress
Committees: Environment and Public Works, Rules and Administration, Appropriations
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Committee Sponsors
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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S.J.Res. 55 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- Transportation and Public Works
- Introduced
- May 19, 2025
Passed the Senate, received in House
May 26, 2025
S.J.Res. 55 Bill Text
“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”.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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