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".
Introduced Aug 10, 2026 by Rep. James Gallagher
The House passed it. The Senate has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
- Sep 17, 2026Received in the Senate.
- Sep 16, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 16, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H5953)
- Sep 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311).
- Sep 16, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5958)
- 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.
- Sep 16, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Sep 16, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 213.
- 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.
- Sep 16, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5953-5956)
- Sep 15, 2026Rule H. Res. 1530 passed House.
- 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.
- Aug 10, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Aug 10, 2026Introduced in House