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".
This joint resolution proposes to nullify a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the mechanism of the Congressional Review Act . It aims to express congressional disapproval of the EPA's decision, thereby preventing its implementation. The targeted EPA rule is titled "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision." If passed, this resolution would ensure that the EPA's rule, which concerns pollution control for large vessels docked in California ports, would have no legal force or effect .
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-209| Senate
| Updated: 8/6/2026
This joint resolution proposes to nullify a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the mechanism of the Congressional Review Act . It aims to express congressional disapproval of the EPA's decision, thereby preventing its implementation. The targeted EPA rule is titled "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision." If passed, this resolution would ensure that the EPA's rule, which concerns pollution control for large vessels docked in California ports, would have no legal force or effect .