Bill · H.J.Res. 38· House(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".
- Introduced
- 2/7/2025
- Last activity
- 2/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Neal Dunn
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to overturn a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves the "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020." By passing this resolution, Congress would express its disapproval of that EPA rule. Once disapproved, the rule would have no force or effect.
Yes
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
The resolution uses congressional authority to limit the regulatory reach of a federal agency.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
By overturning the EPA rule, the resolution removes the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons which are potent greenhouse gases.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The resolution removes EPA regulations designed to manage and reduce the use of harmful hydrofluorocarbons.
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 mentioned in the text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people mentioned in the 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 3/21/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 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-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".
- 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".
Gus BilirakisRepublican · Florida
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
Brian JackRepublican · Georgia
Laurel LeeRepublican · Florida
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Burgess OwensRepublican · Utah
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Gary PalmerRepublican · Alabama
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas
Bruce WestermanRepublican · Arkansas