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".

In plain terms · AI-written

Would nullify federal approval for California to enforce stricter emission standards on commercial harbor craft.

What it does · Congressional Research Service

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.

The “Introduced in House” summary, Aug 10, 2026. Read it in full on congress.gov.

The record

Chamber: U.S. House
Status: Passed House — Passed the House. The Senate has not voted on it, so it is not close to becoming law.
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, James [R-CA-1]
Introduced: Aug 10, 2026
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 17, 2026)
Subjects: Environmental Protection

Recorded floor votes

Passed — On Passage (Sep 16, 2026, 214–208, House)

Procedural and amendment votes included.

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