Bill · H.J.Res. 213· House(119-HJRES-213)
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
- 8/10/2026
- Last activity
- 9/17/2026 — Received in the Senate.
- Sponsored by
- James Gallagher
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule being blocked relates to the California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards and Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations. Because of this resolution, that rule will have no force or effect. The House of Representatives passed this measure on September 16, 2026.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Reduces the costs associated with complying with strict engine pollution standards.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
Reduces regulatory compliance costs for businesses operating commercial harbor craft.
The opposite· 3 of 13
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6
Removes specific EPA regulations designed to control nonroad engine pollution.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
Eliminates pollution control standards for commercial harbor craft, potentially increasing emissions.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-3
Urban residents near ports will experience higher levels of pollution.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 214–208
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
09/16/2026 · Roll call 311 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline positive outcomes or benefits for individuals or groups.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Urban Residents-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Asian Americans-2Good For Children-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Low Income Households-2Good For People With Disabilities-2Good For Retirees-2Good For Seniors-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-6Reduces Carbon Emissions-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-3Increase States Rights-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- 9/17/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 9/16/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H5953)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5958)
- POSTPONED 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 213.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5953-5956)
- 9/15/2026
- Rule H. Res. 1530 passed House.
- 9/14/2026
- Rules 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.
- 9/10/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SJRES-210: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- 119-HRES-1530: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) 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''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Ken CalvertRepublican · California
Mike EzellRepublican · Mississippi
Vince FongRepublican · California
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas