Bill · H.J.Res. 30· House(119-HJRES-30)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".
- Introduced
- 1/24/2025
- Last activity
- 1/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Neal Dunn
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- 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 concerns the "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020." If passed, the resolution would render that EPA rule without any force or effect.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Business owners face lower compliance costs and fewer restrictions on certain chemicals by nullifying this EPA rule.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The resolution reduces regulatory burdens on businesses by nullifying the EPA's phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
The resolution uses congressional authority to overturn a federal agency rule.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
By nullifying the EPA rule, the resolution removes requirements to phase down hydrofluorocarbons which are potent greenhouse gases.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-4
The resolution limits the EPA's ability to manage and reduce the use of high-impact hydrofluorocarbons.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Elimination of the EPA Rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution would ensure that the "Phasedasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons" rule submitted by the EPA has no force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No details provided: The provided text does not contain information regarding the specific contents or consequences of the EPA rule itself, only the intent to disapprove it.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Improves Environmental Protections-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- 1/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/24/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors 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-38: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".
- 119-SJRES-14: 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 "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
Bruce WestermanRepublican · Arkansas