ZELDIN Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 8440 ZELDIN Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/15/2026, 3:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8440

H.R. 8440, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 22, 2026, aims to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain congressional approval before dismissing lawsuits or withdrawing referrals to the Department of Justice concerning the release of specific carcinogens.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8440

Bill HR 8440 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 22, 2026. Bill HR 8440 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 22, 2026. Bill HR 8440's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 22, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8440

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8440

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to seek congressional approval prior to dismissing lawsuits, or withdrawing referrals to the Department of Justice of claims, relating to the release of certain carcinogens, and for other purposes.