Vince Fong (R-CA)
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".
A Republican resolution with 7 Republican cosponsors · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 216–211
- Awaiting Senate
What this bill would do
This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule being targeted relates to the ``California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''. Because Congress is expressing this disapproval, the rule will no longer have any force or effect. The text shows this resolution was passed by the House of Representatives on September 15, 2026.
Yes
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Removing pollution standards may reduce compliance costs for vessel operators.
The opposite· 3 of 5
- Scored -6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill removes an EPA rule specifically designed to control nonroad engine pollution.
- Scored -5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Overturning pollution control standards for ocean-going vessels may increase emissions.
- Scored -4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
It removes the effect of a rule related to California's specific state standards.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 216 yes · 211 no
09/15/2026 · Roll call 306 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline positive outcomes or benefits for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill removes an EPA rule specifically designed to control nonroad engine pollution. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Overturning pollution control standards for ocean-going vessels may increase emissions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — It removes the effect of a rule related to California's specific state standards. Does this give the federal government more power? — It uses federal power to override a state-specific pollution standard approval.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Removing pollution standards may reduce compliance costs for vessel operators. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Port cities may experience worse air quality if vessel pollution standards are overturned.
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate.
- 9/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 211 (Roll no. 306).
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 211 (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H5680)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5825-5826)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 210, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Matsui demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 210.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5680-5682)
- 9/14/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1530 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 9576, H.R. 10326, H.J.Res. 210, and H.J.Res. 213 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/1/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-SJRES-209: 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 to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- 119-HRES-1530: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) 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''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) 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''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
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