HJRES 76

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (89 Fed. Reg. 102773) and published on December 18, 2024. Among other elements, the rule amends the new chemicals procedural regulations and also makes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals (PBTs) ineligible for certain exemptions under the Toxic Substance Control Act.

Bill status

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Clay Higgins [R-LA-3]
Cosponsors: 1
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Introduced: 2025-03-10
Latest action: 2025-03-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Energy and Commerce Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-03-10

Recent actions

2025-03-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-03-10: Introduced in House
2025-03-10: Introduced in House