119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 17, 2026
H.J.Res. 213Passed HouseEnvironmental Protection
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".
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, James (R-CA)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 10, 2026
✆
In plain English
Rep. James Gallagher (R-CA) introduced this resolution to block an EPA rule setting pollution control standards for nonroad engines in California and establishing regulations for commercial harbor craft. The resolution uses the congressional disapproval process, which allows Congress to invalidate a federal regulation if both chambers vote to approve the disapproval within a specified timeframe.
Generated by ThePolitibase from the bill text and CRS summary. Read the official text →
Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2026-08-10, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-16T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
Where it is in the process
✓
Introduced
Aug 10
✓
House committee
Aug 10
✓
House floor
Sep 16
4
Senate
-
5
Signed
-
What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Community vote
How readers of ThePolitibase feel about this bill. Reader sentiment only — not a scientific poll, and not a measure of public opinion.
- support · - oppose · - total
Floor votes
No Senate floor vote recorded yet.
District map
Scroll or use + / − to zoom, drag to pan. Search a ZIP or district to jump there.
Hover a district to see the member and how they voted.
Add your voice
Reader sentiment only — not a scientific poll, one vote per network. Find your district above (by ZIP or code), then weigh in.
No district selected
Sponsor
JR
Cosponsors (5)
VR
RR
KR
MR
SR
All Republican.
Activity timeline
Sep 17
Sep 17
Sep 17
Received in the Senate.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H5953)
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311).
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5958)
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 213, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 213.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
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.
Sep 16
Sep 16
Sep 16
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5953-5956)
Read the bill text
Official text via Congress.gov. Opens in a new tab.
Full action log
All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 17
SENATEReceived in the Senate.
Sep 16
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H5953)
Sep 16
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 311).
Sep 16
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5958)
Sep 16
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 213, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Sep 16
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Sep 16
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 213.
Sep 16
HOUSERule 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.
Sep 16
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1530. (consideration: CR H5953-5956)
Sep 15
HOUSERule H. Res. 1530 passed House.
Sep 14
HOUSERules 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.
Aug 10
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 10
Introduced in House
Aug 10
Introduced in House
All 5 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 5 Republicans
Republicans (5)
In the news
Vote alerts
Know how your reps voted on this bill
One email when they vote against their own party. Nothing else.
Nonpartisan · Unsubscribe in one click · We never sell your address
Track this bill
Get an alert when it moves to the next stage or gets a vote.