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H.J.Res. 210 · 119th Congress

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".

Passed HouseEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedAug 6, 2026
Passed HouseSep 15, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. The House passed it 216–211. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Sep 15, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Sep 15, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 211 (Roll no. 306). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Aug 6, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 15, 2026 · HousePassed 216–211
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 212 yes, 1 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 3 yes, 210 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Nicholas J. Begich III R-AK-At Large
  • Ken Calvert R-CA-41
  • James Gallagher R-CA-1
  • Wesley Hunt R-TX-38
  • Darrell Issa R-CA-48
  • Scott Perry R-PA-10
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14