H.J.Res. 210 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection
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".
Overturns EPA authorization of California ocean-going vessel emissions standards. AI-read
What it does
This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation. Among other elements, the amendment proposed by CARB and authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expanded auxiliary engine emissions reductions requirements to include additional categories of ocean-going vessels. (Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA may authorize California to adopt and enforce standards relating to the control of emissions from nonroad vehicles or engines if those standards meet certain requirements.)
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the EPA authorization decision titled California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Sep 15, 2026 (Passed House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 House roll 666 |
On PassageProviding 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” | D 3–210 · R 212–1 · I 1–0 |
Passed 216–211 |
What members said about it
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Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Block California Shipping Mandate
Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted for H.J. Res. 210, a Congressional Review Act resolution overturning an Environmental Protection Agency action allowing California to enforce its own emissions requirements for ocean-going…
“California should not get to write the rules for an industry that moves goods across the entire country.”
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Fong Legislation to End California's Hidden Tax Raising Costs on Americans Passes House
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Vince Fong’s (CA-20) H.J. Res. 210, a resolution to prevent a California Air Resources Board (CARB) mandate from driving up costs for Americans across the country.
“We are one step closer to stopping an unelected state agency in California from increasing prices for consumers across the country, weakening our nation’s supply chains, and straining our regional fuel supply.”
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Fong Moves to End California's Hidden Climate Tax on American Consumers
Last week, Congressman Vince Fong (CA-20) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the EPA’s 2023 authorization of amendments to the California's Air Resources Board’s (CARB) At-Berth Regulation.
“At a time when California families are already paying the highest gas prices and facing one of the highest costs of living in the nation, the last thing they need is another costly mandate from Sacramento.”
Latest action
Sep 16, 2026 · Received in the Senate.