Bill · H.R. 4592· House(119-HR-4592)
No Radioactive Roads Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Maxwell Frost
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Radioactive Roads Act of 2025" directs the EPA to revise regulations regarding phosphogypsum use, especially outside of what's already allowed. It aims to ensure any new uses are carefully reviewed for potential health and environmental risks, making related information public. The bill emphasizes preventing unacceptable cancer risks and environmental contamination.
Yes· 3 of 29
Would union members be better off under this?+7
Specifically aims to protect construction and utility workers from occupational cancer risks.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill mandates strict monitoring of leachate to prevent surface and groundwater contamination.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill requires that all approval requests and testing results for phosphogypsum use be made publicly available on the EPA website.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Increases regulatory scrutiny and compliance costs for businesses wishing to use phosphogypsum.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The bill aims to protect people from cancer risks associated with phosphogypsum. Section 2 highlights the EPA's past concerns about phosphogypsum containing uranium and radium, which are linked to higher cancer risks.
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The bill requires measures to minimize exposure to individuals who may be directly or indirectly exposed to phosphogypsum. Section 3(a)(1)(B) aims to protect construction workers, utility workers, users of products containing phosphogypsum, and nearby residents.
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The bill makes information about phosphogypsum use publicly available. Section 3(a)(3) requires that requests for approval and testing results be posted on the EPA's website.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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The bill doesn't explicitly state any negative impacts, but its focus on regulating phosphogypsum suggests that current or proposed uses of the material may face increased scrutiny or restrictions. This could potentially impact industries that rely on phosphogypsum.
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The bill also states any approval for distribution or use of phosphogypsum may not exceed a maximum individual risk of 9.1 in 100,000. Section 3(a)(2)(B). This suggests that there could be some allowance of risk, however small.
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 Union Workers+7Good For African Americans+5Good For Asian Americans+5Good For Billionaires+5Good For Children+5Good For Farmers+5Good For High Income Households+5Good For High Net Worth Individuals+5Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Immigrants+5Good For L G B T Q Community+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Men+5Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For White Americans+5Good For Women+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Business Owners-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+4
- 7/22/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida