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HJRES 210 · 119th Congress · House

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

In progress
IntroducedAug 6, 2026
Policy areaEnvironmental Protection
Cosponsors7
What this bill is intended to do

This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation. Among other elements, the amendment proposed by CARB and authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded auxiliary engine emissions reductions requirements to include additional categories of ocean-going vessels. (Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA may authorize California to adopt and enforce standards relating to the control of emissions from nonroad vehicles or engines if those standards meet certain requirements.) Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the EPA authorization decision titled California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision .

Latest action

Sep 16, 2026Received in the Senate.

How Congress voted · House roll call 306 · Sep 15, 2026
216 Yea211 Nay6 Not voting

Passed

How each party voted
Republicans212–1
Democrats3–210
Independents1–0

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

C64

This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding California's pollution control standards for ocean-going vessels at berth. The resolution is straightforward, aiming to prevent the rule from taking effect.

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