[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2089-S2090]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, 
    UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO ``CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION FROM NEW MOTOR 
       VEHICLES: HEAVY-DUTY ENGINE AND VEHICLE STANDARDS''--VETO

  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the veto 
message on S.J. Res. 11 be considered as having been read and be 
printed in the Record and spread in full upon the Journal.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The veto message was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows:

To the Senate of the United States:
  I am returning herewith without my approval S.J. Res. 11, a 
resolution that would disapprove the rule entitled ``Control of Air 
Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle 
Standards.''
  This rule amends the Environmental Protection Agency's heavy-duty 
emissions control program--including its standards, test procedures, 
and other requirements--to further reduce the air quality impacts of 
heavy-duty engines. The rule cuts pollution, boosts public health, and 
advances environmental justice in communities across the country. It 
will prevent hundreds, if not thousands, of premature deaths; thousands 
of childhood asthma cases; and millions of missed school days every 
year.
  The resolution would deny communities these health benefits by 
resulting in weaker emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles and 
engines, which are significant sources of pollutants that threaten 
public health. If enacted,

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the resolution would squander $36 billion in benefits to society--and 
an opportunity to lead on the defining crisis of our time.
  Therefore, I am vetoing this resolution.
                                                 Joseph R. Biden, Jr.  
                                        The White House, June 14, 2023.


               Unanimous Consent Agreement--S.J. Res. 11

  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that 
notwithstanding rule XXII, the veto message with respect to S.J. Res. 
11 be considered at a time to be determined by the majority leader in 
concurrence with the Republican leader prior to June 23; that there be 
up to 2 hours for debate, equally divided between the two leaders or 
their designees; and that the Senate then vote on passage of the joint 
resolution, the objections of the President to the contrary 
notwithstanding.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. SCHUMER. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  Mr. SCHUMER. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the vote 
begin.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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