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 “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”.

S.J. Res. 210 would nullify a specific EPA rule — "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision," published January 10, 2025 — using the expedited disapproval process under the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code). If enacted, the resolution states the rule "shall have no force or effect."

The underlying EPA rule concerned a decision related to California's authority to set its own pollution-control standards for nonroad engines, specifically commercial harbor craft (vessels such as tugboats, ferries, and other workboats operating in harbors). The resolution would primarily affect the EPA, the state of California, and operators of commercial harbor craft subject to those emissions standards, by eliminating the regulatory requirements the rule established or approved.

The resolution was introduced in the Senate on August 6, 2026, by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH), read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. It has not yet been voted on. To take effect, it would need to be approved by the committee (or otherwise advance), pass both the Senate and House, and be signed by the President — or, under the Congressional Review Act's expedited procedures, be brought to a floor vote directly.

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