Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 210

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".

Blocking California Pollution Rules for Commercial Boats

2 days ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: California Maritime Emission Standards Challenges

Next up: A senate committee

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works received this resolution on August 6, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains under committee review. Most bills of this type do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.

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Unlikely to pass

This type of resolution is often used to protest agency rules and rarely gets enough support to pass both houses and avoid a veto.

Key Points

This resolution aims to stop a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. That rule allowed California to set its own strict pollution standards for commercial boats like ferries and tugboats.
If this bill passes, California would not be allowed to enforce these specific engine rules. The agency decision would be canceled and have no legal power.
The boat rules in question are meant to lower air pollution from engines used in harbors. This bill is part of a larger debate over whether states should be allowed to set tougher environmental laws than the federal government.
This action uses a special law that lets Congress review and cancel rules made by government agencies. It is a common way for lawmakers to challenge regulations they believe are too expensive or difficult for businesses to follow.

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Milestones

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Aug 6, 2026Senate

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

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Aug 6, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

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Official Title

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".

Bill NumberSJRES 210

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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