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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention".
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Summary of Bill HJRES 123
Bill 118 hjres 123 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding Accidental Release Prevention Requirements under the Clean Air Act. The rule in question is titled "Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention" and falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
The purpose of this bill is to challenge the EPA's regulations on risk management programs for preventing chemical accidents. The bill seeks to provide congressional disapproval of these regulations, indicating that Congress does not support the EPA's approach to preventing accidental releases of hazardous chemicals.
The bill is part of a larger debate surrounding environmental regulations and the balance between protecting public safety and ensuring the competitiveness of businesses. Supporters of the bill argue that the EPA's regulations are overly burdensome and could harm industries that rely on the use of hazardous chemicals. Opponents, on the other hand, believe that the regulations are necessary to protect communities from potential disasters. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 123 represents a significant effort to push back against the EPA's regulations on chemical accident prevention. The outcome of this legislation could have far-reaching implications for environmental policy and public safety in the United States.
The purpose of this bill is to challenge the EPA's regulations on risk management programs for preventing chemical accidents. The bill seeks to provide congressional disapproval of these regulations, indicating that Congress does not support the EPA's approach to preventing accidental releases of hazardous chemicals.
The bill is part of a larger debate surrounding environmental regulations and the balance between protecting public safety and ensuring the competitiveness of businesses. Supporters of the bill argue that the EPA's regulations are overly burdensome and could harm industries that rely on the use of hazardous chemicals. Opponents, on the other hand, believe that the regulations are necessary to protect communities from potential disasters. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 123 represents a significant effort to push back against the EPA's regulations on chemical accident prevention. The outcome of this legislation could have far-reaching implications for environmental policy and public safety in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 123
Bill HJRES 123 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2024. Bill HJRES 123 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2024. Bill HJRES 123's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 29, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 123
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
42Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 123
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 123
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention".
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