Bill · S.J.Res. 19· Senate(119-SJRES-19)
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 "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 in question concerns "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)". By passing this resolution, Congress would declare that the rule shall have no force or effect. This action is being taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
Yes
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
By nullifying the EPA regulation on Trichloroethylene, the resolution reduces regulatory compliance burdens on businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Business owners benefit from the removal of EPA regulatory requirements regarding Trichloroethylene.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+1
The resolution uses congressional authority to overturn a federal agency rule, shifting power back toward legislative control.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The resolution strikes down EPA regulations intended to manage Trichloroethylene, which may reduce protections against this toxic substance.
Would people in cities be better off under this?-2
The removal of chemical regulations may negatively impact residents in areas where Trichloroethylene exposure is a concern.
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 provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people mentioned in the provided 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-5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Urban Residents-2
- 2/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Introduced in Senate
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-27: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
- 119-HJRES-34: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".