HJRES 34 · in committee · significant
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)".
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What this bill does
- This resolution blocks an EPA rule that prohibits manufacturing, importing, and using trichloroethylene (TCE) in all applications.
- The rule affects manufacturers, importers, and businesses that use TCE in industrial and commercial operations.
- The nullification takes effect under congressional disapproval procedures established in federal administrative law.
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Started by Cosponsor
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What evidence exists that the EPA's TCE ban would significantly harm specific industries or communities compared to the health risks the regulation aims to address?
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How would blocking this rule affect workers and residents currently exposed to TCE in manufacturing facilities and contaminated areas?
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Which businesses depend on TCE use, and what alternative chemicals or processes are available to replace it if the ban proceeds?
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Sponsor · R-TN-1
Diana Harshbarger
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Introduced 2025-02-04
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Legislative timeline
2025-02-04 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-02-04 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-02-04 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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