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RepublicanBill · S.J.Res. 205· Senate(119-SJRES-205)

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 to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".

Rep. Lummis
Age: 72 years
Wyoming
Introduced
8/5/2026
Last activity
8/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Cynthia Lummis
Cosponsors
Republican - 11Democrat - 0
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision." If passed, the resolution would provide for congressional disapproval of this rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. Consequently, the rule would have no force or effect.

Yes· 3 of 5

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

    Manufacturers of small off-road engines face fewer regulatory costs.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+3

    Farmers using small off-road engines may see lower equipment costs due to reduced regulation.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3

    By disapproving of a rule that targets California standards, it may shift the balance of regulatory power.

The opposite· 3 of 7

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-7

    The resolution actively removes specific EPA environmental protections.

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

    Voiding pollution control standards for small off-road engines will likely increase emissions.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-5

    The resolution reduces the power of a federal agency to enforce a specific rule.