Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
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; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".
A Republican resolution with 11 Republican cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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 seeks to overturn a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision." If passed, the resolution would provide for congressional disapproval of this rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. Consequently, the rule would have no force or effect.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Manufacturers of small off-road engines face fewer regulatory costs.
- Scored +3
Would farmers be better off under this?
Farmers using small off-road engines may see lower equipment costs due to reduced regulation.
- Scored +3
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
By disapproving of a rule that targets California standards, it may shift the balance of regulatory power.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The resolution actively removes specific EPA environmental protections.
- Scored -5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Voiding pollution control standards for small off-road engines will likely increase emissions.
- Scored -5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution reduces the power of a federal agency to enforce a specific rule.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elimination of the EPA Rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution ensures that the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision" shall have no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Nullification of Environmental Regulations: The resolution would result in the EPA's rule regarding small off-road engine regulations having no force or effect.
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 actively removes specific EPA environmental protections. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Voiding pollution control standards for small off-road engines will likely increase emissions.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Manufacturers of small off-road engines face fewer regulatory costs. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers using small off-road engines may see lower equipment costs due to reduced regulation. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Higher likelihood of using small off-road engines and benefit from lower equipment costs. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased pollution from small engines typically impacts high-density urban areas more. Would children be better off under this? — Increased pollution from off-road engines can negatively impact child health. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Increased emissions are generally harmful to elderly populations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — By disapproving of a rule that targets California standards, it may shift the balance of regulatory power. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution reduces the power of a federal agency to enforce a specific rule.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Reducing regulatory compliance for small off-road engines may lower costs for manufacturers and sellers. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Removing pollution standards may lead to higher emissions from small off-road engines.
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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