Resolution would void California's stricter harbor craft pollution rules
Passed one chamberH.J.Res. 213Latest action
Sponsor: James Gallagher · Representative · CA
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Official title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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Congress could cancel EPA's approval of California's tougher pollution rules for tugboats, ferries, and other harbor craft.
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What does this do?
This resolution would cancel the EPA's approval of California's request to enforce stricter pollution rules for commercial harbor craft like tugboats and ferries. Congress is using the to formally reject that EPA approval and stop it from taking effect.
Who does it affect?
Boat owners and operators in California's commercial harbor industry, along with California air quality regulators and the EPA.
Why does it matter?
If passed, California could not enforce these stricter engine emission standards, potentially affecting air quality efforts in ports and coastal areas beyond what federal rules require. The bill also reflects a broader federal-state dispute over California's authority to set its own environmental standards.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 10, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 17, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 311
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 214
- Nay
- 208
- 0
- 11
Republicans 210 yes, 1 no, 7 not voting · Democrats 3 yes, 207 no, 4 not voting · Independent 1 yes
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