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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 46· House(119-HJRES-46)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

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 overturn a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule involves the regulation of "Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1)." This regulation falls under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The resolution seeks to use congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. If passed, the rule would have no force or effect.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    The repeal of these chemical regulations reduces compliance and operational costs for industry owners.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2

    By overturning EPA regulations on specific chemicals, the bill reduces the regulatory burden on businesses that utilize these substances.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+1

    The bill utilizes congressional disapproval to limit the exercise of federal regulatory power by the EPA.

The opposite

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

    The bill seeks to nullify EPA rules designed to regulate persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals under the TSCA.