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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 "Updates to New Chemicals Regulations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
3/12/2025, 1:32 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 76
The EPA's rule in question pertains to changes in the regulations governing the approval process for new chemicals under the TSCA. The TSCA is a federal law that regulates the manufacture, import, processing, distribution, use, and disposal of chemicals in the United States. The EPA's proposed updates to these regulations would impact how new chemicals are evaluated for potential risks to human health and the environment before they can be introduced into the market.
If Bill 119 hjres 76 is passed, it would signify Congress's disapproval of the EPA's rule and prevent it from being implemented. This action would require the EPA to go back to the drawing board and potentially revise their proposed updates to the new chemicals regulations under the TSCA. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 76 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over how best to regulate new chemicals in the United States to ensure the safety of the public and the environment.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 76
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.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 76
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 76
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 76
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 76
Comments

Hayden Gibson
9 months ago
I cannot believe that this bill is being passed, allowing for the disapproval of the EPA's rule on new chemicals regulations under TSCA. This decision could have serious consequences for our health and the environment. How will this impact us in the short term?

