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)".

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (89 Fed. Reg. 102568) and published on December 17, 2024. Among other elements, the rule prohibits the manufacturing, import, processing, and distribution in commerce of trichloroethylene (TCE) for all uses (including consumer uses), and prohibits the industrial and commercial use of TCE.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Diana Harshbarger [R-TN-1]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Environmental Protection
Introduced
2025-01-22
Latest action
2025-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-01-22: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-22: Introduced in House