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US HJRes27
US HJRes27Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
AI Summary
This joint resolution aims to invalidate a rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning Trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical used in various industrial processes, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Specifically, the resolution seeks to use the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code) to formally disapprove the EPA's regulatory rule published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress would nullify the EPA's regulation, preventing it from being implemented or having any legal force or effect. The move suggests that Congress disagrees with the EPA's proposed restrictions or approach to regulating TCE, which is known to be a potentially harmful chemical used in manufacturing, dry cleaning, and other industrial applications.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 01/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/27/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hjres27/BILLS-119hjres27ih.pdf |
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