S.J.Res. 209, Environmental Deregulation via CRA. Quorum's AI analysis reads it as a net cost — and names who bears it.
S.J.Res. 209 · Net cost
What it does
This is a Congressional Review Act resolution that would nullify an EPA rule allowing California to set stricter pollution standards for ocean-going vessels while docked at ports. If passed, the rule would be erased and have no legal effect, preventing California from enforcing these emission controls on ships at berth.
The analysis names ocean-going vessel operators and shipping lines — and 2 more groups — among the beneficiaries.
The cost
Nullifying this rule preempts California's authority under the Clean Air Act to set its own vehicle emission standards, a power California has held since 1970. The disapproval may signal broader congressional intent to restrict state-level environmental regulation.
Transparency scores 95%, with a medium warning level and no provisions unrelated to the bill's subject.
Who is behind it
Filed by Dan Sullivan. Cosponsored by Cynthia Lummis, John Barrasso, Katie Britt and Pete Ricketts.