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”.

H.J. Res. 214 would nullify a specific EPA rule — a "notice of decision" concerning California's state standards for small off-road engine and nonroad engine pollution control (published January 6, 2025) — by exercising Congress's disapproval authority under the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code). If enacted, the rule would have no legal force or effect, as though it had never taken effect.

The resolution primarily affects the EPA's regulatory authority over California's vehicle and engine emissions standards, and by extension affects California, manufacturers of small off-road engines (such as those used in lawn and garden equipment), and other states that may adopt California's standards under the Clean Air Act. Overturning the rule would block or unwind the EPA action that had allowed the underlying California standards to proceed.

The bill was introduced on August 10, 2026 by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As a joint resolution of disapproval, it would need to pass both the House and Senate and either be signed by the President or have a presidential veto overridden before the rule is formally nullified. At this stage it has taken no action beyond introduction and committee referral.

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