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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 214· House(119-HJRES-214)

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; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".

Rep. Obernolte
Age: 56 years
California
Introduced
8/10/2026
Last activity
8/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Jay Obernolte
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution is a proposal to stop a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule concerns the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision." If passed, the rule would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    Business owners in the engine and equipment sector face fewer regulatory constraints.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+3

    Farmers using small off-road equipment may benefit from fewer restrictions and potentially lower equipment costs.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2

    Rural residents who rely on small off-road engines may see less regulatory friction.

The opposite· 3 of 7

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6

    The resolution removes EPA-approved pollution control standards for specific engines.

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5

    Stopping pollution control standards for small off-road engines may lead to higher emissions.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-4

    The rule being stopped was based on California's state standards, so stopping it removes the federal recognition of those state standards.