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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".

Introduced
Aug 10, 2026
7 days ago
Last Action
Aug 10, 2026
7 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
0Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Repeals a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that allows California to set its own pollution standards for small off-road engines. Blocks the EPA from enforcing this specific rule.

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Sponsored By

Jay Obernolte
Republican · California · House

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 10, 2026
    Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
  2. Committee on Energy and Commerce
  3. Aug 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects the state of California, which would no longer be able to set its own pollution standards for small off-road engines, and small engine manufacturers, which would have to comply with federal standards instead.

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