Jay Obernolte (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; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".
A Republican resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution is a proposal to stop a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule concerns the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision." If passed, the rule would have no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners in the engine and equipment sector face fewer regulatory constraints.
- Scored +3
Would farmers be better off under this?
Farmers using small off-road equipment may benefit from fewer restrictions and potentially lower equipment costs.
- Scored +2
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Rural residents who rely on small off-road engines may see less regulatory friction.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution removes EPA-approved pollution control standards for specific engines.
- Scored -5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Stopping pollution control standards for small off-road engines may lead to higher emissions.
- Scored -4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The rule being stopped was based on California's state standards, so stopping it removes the federal recognition of those state standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of EPA Rule: The resolution seeks to ensure the rule relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision" has no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Pollution Control: By disapproving the rule relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision," the pollution control standards specified in that rule would not be enforced.
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 resolution removes EPA-approved pollution control standards for specific engines. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Stopping pollution control standards for small off-road engines may lead to higher emissions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The rule being stopped was based on California's state standards, so stopping it removes the federal recognition of those state standards. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution acts to nullify a rule, which is an exercise of federal oversight but reduces the agency's regulatory reach.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners in the engine and equipment sector face fewer regulatory constraints. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers using small off-road equipment may benefit from fewer restrictions and potentially lower equipment costs. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents who rely on small off-road engines may see less regulatory friction. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents are more likely to be affected by the negative health impacts of increased engine emissions. Would children be better off under this? — Potential increase in air pollution from small engines can negatively impact children's health. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Potential increase in air pollution can negatively impact respiratory health for seniors.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Reducing regulatory burdens on small off-road engine manufacturers and sellers may lower compliance costs.
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Ken CalvertRepublican · California
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania