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”.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311).
What this bill does
H.J. Res. 213 would direct Congress to formally disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency rule concerning California's Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards for commercial harbor craft. Using its authority under the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), the resolution states that if enacted, the EPA rule — published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2025 — would have no force or effect, effectively nullifying it.
The rule in question relates to a decision allowing California to set its own emissions standards for commercial harbor craft, such as tugboats, ferries, and other vessels used in ports and harbors, under a waiver from federal Clean Air Act preemption. If this resolution were to become law, it would primarily affect the EPA, the state of California, and operators of commercial harbor craft who would otherwise be subject to the California-specific standards; those standards would no longer be legally effective.
The bill was introduced on August 10, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher, joined by Rep. Fong, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a newly introduced joint resolution, its next steps would involve committee consideration before any vote by the full House; if passed there, it would need Senate passage and either presidential signature or a veto override to take effect.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311).
Common questions
- What does H.J.Res. 213 do?
- H.J. Res. 213 would direct Congress to formally disapprove an Environmental Protection Agency rule concerning California's Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards for commercial harbor craft. Using its authority under the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), the resolution states that if enacted, the EPA rule — published in the Federal Register on January 10, 2025 — would have no force or effect, effectively nullifying it. The rule in question relates to a decision allowing California to set its own emissions standards for commercial harbor craft, such as tugboats, ferries, and other vessels used in ports and harbors, under a waiver from federal Clean Air Act preemption. If this resolution were to become law, it would primarily affect the EPA, the state of California, and operators of commercial harbor craft who would otherwise be subject to the California-specific standards; those standards would no longer be legally effective. The bill was introduced on August 10, 2026, by Rep. James Gallagher, joined by Rep. Fong, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a newly introduced joint resolution, its next steps would involve committee consideration before any vote by the full House; if passed there, it would need Senate passage and either presidential signature or a veto override to take effect.
- Has H.J.Res. 213 become law?
- Not yet. As of 16 Sep 2026, H.J.Res. 213 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.J.Res. 213?
- H.J.Res. 213 was sponsored by Rep. James Gallagher [R-CA1] (Republican-CA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.J.Res. 213?
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311). (16 Sep 2026).
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