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".

United States119th CongressHJRES-214House of Representatives
Updated: Aug 10, 2026

Summary

This joint resolution aims to nullify a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California's nonroad engine pollution control standards. The targeted rule, titled "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision," was published in the Federal Register on January 6, 2025. Utilizing the authority granted by the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code), Congress intends to express its disapproval of this EPA action. If passed by both chambers and signed into law, this resolution would ensure that the EPA's rule concerning these small off-road engine regulations has no force or effect , effectively preventing its implementation.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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