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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).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 17, 2026Received in the Senate.Senate
  2. Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Sep 16, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H5953) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. 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
  5. Sep 16, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5958)House floor actions
  6. Sep 16, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 213, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  7. Sep 16, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  8. Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 213.House floor actions
  9. Sep 16, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.House floor actions
  10. Sep 16, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5953-5956)House floor actions
  11. Sep 15, 2026Rule H. Res. 1530 passed House.House floor actions
  12. Sep 14, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.House floor actions
  13. Aug 10, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  14. Aug 10, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  15. Aug 10, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 16, 2026 · HousePassed 214–208
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    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