S.J.Res. 209Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

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".

Introduced August 6, 2026

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This joint resolution directs Congress to reject an EPA rule concerning California's nonroad engine pollution standards for ocean‑going vessels while they are at berth. By disapproving the rule, the resolution would prevent the regulation from taking effect. The action primarily impacts the EPA's regulatory authority and any parties subject to the proposed standards.

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  • Congress formally disapproves the EPA rule titled “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean‑Going Vessels At‑Berth; Notice of Decision,” rendering the rule null and void.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

August 6, 2026

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

August 6, 2026

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119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 209

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

August 6, 2026

Mr. Sullivan (for himself, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Ricketts, Ms. Lummis, and Mrs. Britt) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

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.

That Congress disapproves 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 (88 Fed. Reg. 72461 (October 20, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.