Bills · HJRES 27
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 27Environmental Protection
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)".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts public health and the environment by determining the future of a known toxic chemical. If the resolution passes, it means that the EPA's efforts to reduce exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE) through regulation would be stopped, leaving current uses of the chemical in place without the intended safety measures.
Voters should care because this is a fundamental disagreement between a federal agency, the EPA, which regulates chemicals based on scientific assessment of risk, and Congress, which is choosing to overrule that regulation. It highlights the ongoing debate between protecting public health from hazardous substances and concerns about the economic impact of regulations on industries. If this bill passes, it could mean continued exposure to TCE for certain populations, whereas if it doesn't pass, the EPA's new protections would go into effect.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The resolution specifically disapproves of the final rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the regulation of Trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
If passed, this would immediately cancel the EPA's new regulation designed to restrict the use of a known toxic chemical.
PROVISION 02
It declares that the EPA's rule on TCE, published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2024, shall have no force or effect.
This provision legally voids the EPA's action, meaning any new safety measures or restrictions on TCE would not be implemented.
PROVISION 03
The resolution is introduced under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, which is commonly known as the Congressional Review Act (CRA).
This indicates Congress is using its power to review and potentially overturn regulations issued by federal agencies.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 22
Introduced in House
JAN 22
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 27
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2025
Last actionJan 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 27Environmental Protection
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)".
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2025
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