Disapproval of EPA TCE Rule

Full Title:
A joint resolution 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 would disapprove the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)" published at 89 Fed. Reg. 102568 (December 17, 2024). The text declares that Congress disapproves that rule and that the rule "shall have no force or effect." The resolution was introduced in the Senate by Senator John Kennedy on February 13, 2025, and was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

What it means for you#

If this joint resolution becomes enacted, the specified EPA rule would be nullified and would not take effect. The provided materials do not describe any specific impacts on individuals, businesses, or the environment.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, savings, or budgetary effects is included in the provided text.

Proponents' View#

Sponsor: Senator John Kennedy introduced the resolution. No publicly available information about proponents' stated reasons or supporting arguments is included in the provided materials.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information about opponents' arguments, analyses, or stated objections is included in the provided materials.