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".
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.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Environmental 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 "Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels".
USA119th CongressHJRES-45| House
| Updated: 2/12/2025
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.