Resolution would revoke California's at-berth ship pollution waiver
Passed one chamberH.J.Res. 210Latest action
Sponsor: Vince Fong · Representative · CA
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Official title: 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".
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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HJRES 210 would cancel EPA's 2023 approval letting California enforce pollution rules on docked ocean-going ships.
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What does this do?
This bill uses the to reverse the EPA's October 2023 approval of California's waiver allowing it to enforce pollution rules on ocean-going vessels docked at its ports. If passed, California could no longer require docked ships to meet its stricter at-berth emissions standards.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects shipping companies, port operators, and residents of communities near California's ports who experience pollution from ship engines.
Why does it matter?
Without the waiver, docked ships would not be required to meet California's stricter pollution standards, potentially affecting air quality near ports. The bill could also set a precedent limiting California's and other states' authority to set their own environmental rules.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 6, 2026
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Sep 16, 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 306
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 216
- Nay
- 211
- 0
- 6
Republicans 212 yes, 1 no, 5 not voting · Democrats 3 yes, 210 no, 1 not voting · Independent 1 yes
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