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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; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

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US SJRES 209 · Senate Joint Resolution · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
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Senate
Sponsors
7
Latest action
Aug 6, 2026

What it does

This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule concerning pollution control standards for nonroad engines in California and emissions regulations for ocean-going vessels while at berth. The rule in question, published in the Federal Register on October 20, 2023, would be nullified if the resolution is enacted, meaning it would have no legal force or effect. The resolution affects the EPA’s authority to enforce this particular environmental regulation and would impact California’s ability to implement stricter pollution controls on certain engines and vessels, as well as federal oversight of maritime emissions at ports. It was introduced by a…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Aug 6, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Aug 6, 2026

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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; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | 52