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H.J.Res. 214119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Introduced: Aug 10, 2026
Latest action: Aug 10, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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What this bill means
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What this bill does
This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to formally disapprove a specific Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled *"California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision"* (published January 6, 2025).
If enacted, the bill prevents the EPA rule from taking effect and renders it legally void.
Who it affects
* **The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):** Prevents the agency from implementing or enforcing this specific decision.
* **State regulators in California and affected engine industries:** Impacts government entities and businesses that deal with California’s small off-road engine pollution control standards under the specified EPA rule.
What would change
* The EPA rule granting or recognizing California's small off-road engine pollution control standards would have no legal force or effect.
* The EPA would be barred from enforcing the decision published on January 6, 2025 (90 Fed. Reg. 640).
Money or funding
The provided text summary does not mention any direct spending, taxes, fees, or appropriations.
Important exceptions or limits
* The bill specifically targets only the single named EPA rule published on January 6, 2025.
* The summary text does not list any specific exceptions or additional limits.
Plain-English bottom line
This resolution is a legislative tool to cancel a specific 2025 EPA decision regarding California's regulations for small off-road engines, making that decision completely invalid.
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