A joint resolution 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)".
United States119th CongressSJRES-19Senate
Updated: Feb 13, 2025
Summary
This joint resolution seeks to formally disapprove a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning the regulation of Trichloroethylene (TCE) . The specific EPA rule, published on December 17, 2024, addresses TCE under the authority of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) . Utilizing the mechanism for congressional disapproval, this resolution aims to prevent the EPA's regulation from taking effect. If enacted, the rule would be rendered without force or effect, thereby blocking the agency's proposed actions regarding TCE.
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HJRES-34: 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)".Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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