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”.

S.J.Res. 205 would nullify a specific EPA regulatory decision — a notice published January 6, 2025 in the Federal Register concerning California's authority to set its own pollution control standards for small off-road engines (equipment like lawnmowers and other nonroad machinery). Using the Congressional Review Act, the resolution declares that Congress disapproves this rule and that it would have no legal force or effect if the resolution is enacted.

The resolution primarily affects California's ability to enforce stricter emissions standards on small off-road engines than federal standards otherwise require, since it targets EPA's approval of that state authority. It would also affect manufacturers and users of the affected equipment, who would no longer be subject to the California-specific standards addressed by the rule, as well as EPA's implementation of the underlying Clean Air Act provision.

The resolution was introduced in the Senate on August 5, 2026, by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) along with eight cosponsors, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. As a joint resolution, it would need to pass both the Senate and House and be signed by the President (or have a presidential veto overridden) to take effect; no further action has occurred yet.

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