Bill · H.J.Res. 18· House(119-HJRES-18)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".
- Introduced
- 1/13/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Gary Palmer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question relates to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
The disapproval of a federal EPA rule reduces federal regulatory authority over water standards.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The resolution prevents the implementation of new EPA regulations which would likely reduce future federal oversight and associated administrative costs.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill stops the EPA from implementing stricter standards to reduce lead and copper in drinking water, thereby weakening environmental protections.
Would children be better off under this?-4
Weakening lead and copper water regulations can negatively impact child health due to the heightened risks of lead exposure.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-3
Urban areas with older water systems may see a decline in water safety standards due to the reversal of these EPA improvements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific positive impacts or benefits for individuals or groups of people explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children-4Good For Urban Residents-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Low Income Households-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- 1/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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