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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 45· House(119-HJRES-45)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels".

Rep. Clyde
Age: 63 years
Georgia
Introduced
2/12/2025
Last activity
2/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Andrew Clyde
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question relates to the "Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels." By passing this resolution, Congress seeks to ensure that the rule has no force or effect. The resolution was submitted by Mr. Clyde and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Yes

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2

    The resolution limits federal regulatory reach by overturning an EPA rule, thereby allowing older or state-led standards to persist.

The opposite· 3 of 10

  • Would children be better off under this?-6

    Reducing lead-hazard standards may increase the risk of lead exposure for children in older housing or environments.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5

    By nullifying the EPA rule, this resolution removes updated standards meant to regulate dust-lead hazards in the environment.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4

    Low-income households are statistically more likely to live in environments where dust-lead hazards are a concern.