Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels".
United States119th CongressHJRES-45House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 12, 2025
Summary
This joint resolution aims to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule in question is titled "Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels," which was published in the Federal Register on November 12, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress would exercise its authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code , commonly known as the Congressional Review Act. The primary effect of this congressional disapproval would be to render the EPA's rule without any legal force or effect , effectively preventing its implementation.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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