HJRES 27 · in committee · major
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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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)".
- government reform
What this bill does
- This resolution nullifies an EPA rule that bans manufacturing, importing, and using trichloroethylene (TCE) in industry and consumer products.
- The rule affects manufacturers, importers, and businesses that use or distribute TCE, as well as consumers who may be exposed to the chemical.
- The disapproval takes effect immediately upon passage using the Congressional Review Act process.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
What specific health or environmental risks from TCE exposure does the EPA rule aim to prevent, and what evidence supports those concerns?
- 02
Which industries and manufacturers currently depend on TCE, and how would they adapt if forced to find alternative chemicals?
- 03
How would nullifying this rule affect workers and communities near facilities that use TCE compared to keeping the EPA ban in place?
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Sponsor · R-TN-1
Diana Harshbarger
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Introduced 2025-01-22
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-22 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-01-22 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-22 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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