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H.J.Res. 213 · 119th Congress

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

Passed HouseEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedAug 10, 2026
Passed HouseSep 16, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 17, 2026: Received in the Senate. The House passed it 214–208. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor Craft regulation. Among other elements, the amendments proposed by CARB and partially authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) create new emission standards and compliance dates depending on vessel category and engine model year and expand the types of vessels covered by the regulation (e.g. commercial fishing boats). (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; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Aug 10, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Sep 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Aug 10, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 16, 2026 · HousePassed 214–208
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 210 yes, 1 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 3 yes, 207 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Ken Calvert R-CA-41
  • Mike Ezell R-MS-4
  • Vince Fong R-CA-20
  • Scott Perry R-PA-10
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14