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LegislationLegislation· Sep 2026
H.J.Res. 213 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by James Gallagher (R)

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".

Blocks the 's approval of California's stricter emission rules for commercial harbor vessels.

Tradeoff

Overturns authorization of California's new emission standards for fishing boats and other commercial vessels. This prevents California from enforcing stricter pollution rules than federal law requires.

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The House passed this 214-208 on September 16, 2026 — sitting in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Aug 10, 2026)

  2. House

    Committee on Energy and Commerce(Aug 10, 2026)

  3. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed(Roll #311 · Sep 16, 2026)

    214 yeanay 208

  4. Senate

    Received from the House

    Received(Sep 17, 2026)

Passage votes so far· Sep 16, 2026· 119th Congress · 2025–2027