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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".
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''.
Summary
- Congress would disapprove of an EPA regulation governing pollution control standards for small off-road engines in California.
- If passed, the joint resolution would cancel the EPA rule and prevent it from taking legal effect.
- The EPA regulation being disapproved was published on January 6, 2025.
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Sponsor (1)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Jay Obernolte’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $69,760
- GOOGLE $17,500
- ROUTE 66 SHOOTING $13,200
- APPLE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS $13,200
- CHANDI GROUP USA $13,200
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Actions (2)
- Aug 10, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Aug 10, 2026 Introduced in House
Text versions (1)
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 10, 2026
Mr. Obernolte submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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”.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves 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” (90 Fed. Reg. 640 (January 6, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>
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