Bill · H.J.Res. 27· House(119-HJRES-27)
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)".
- Introduced
- 1/22/2025
- Last activity
- 1/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Diana Harshbarger
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to overturn a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves regulations regarding Trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). By passing this resolution, Congress would express its disapproval of that EPA rule. If approved, the rule would have no force or effect.
Yes
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The resolution reduces regulatory burdens on businesses by overturning the EPA's Trichloroethylene regulation.
The opposite· 3 of 11
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill seeks to nullify EPA regulations designed to protect the environment from Trichloroethylene.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?-3
The loss of chemical regulations can negatively impact land and water protections for indigenous communities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The rollback of chemical regulations may disproportionately impact low-income areas prone to industrial exposure.
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 stated or described within the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly stated or described within 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 Native Americans-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Asian Americans-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Urban Residents-2Good For White Americans-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- 1/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-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)".
- 119-SJRES-19: 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)".
Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa