Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 18

119th Congress

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

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Introduced:Jan 13, 2025

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This joint resolution would block an Environmental Protection Agency rule that updates drinking water regulations for lead and copper. If passed, the resolution would prevent the EPA's updated standards from taking effect, keeping the previous regulations in place.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced1/13/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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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 "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".

This joint resolution would block an Environmental Protection Agency rule that updates drinking water regulations for lead and copper. If passed, the resolution would prevent the EPA's updated standards from taking effect, keeping the previous regulations in p

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This joint resolution would block an Environmental Protection Agency rule that updates drinking water regulations for lead and copper. If passed, the resolution would prevent the EPA's updated standards from taking effect, keeping the previous regulations in place.

Bill Number: 18
Introduced: 1/13/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Title: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".
Bill Number: 18
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 1/13/2025
Summary: This joint resolution would block an Environmental Protection Agency rule that updates drinking water regulations for lead and copper. If passed, the resolution would prevent the EPA's updated standards from taking effect, keeping the previous regulations in place.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution would block an Environmental Protection Agency rule that updates drinking water regulations for lead and copper. If passed, the resolution would prevent the EPA's updated standards from taking effect, keeping the previous regulations in place.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to overturn an EPA rule about lead and copper in drinking water.
The EPA rule being blocked was published on October 30, 2024, and is called the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements.
If this resolution passes both the House and Senate and is signed into law, the EPA's updated drinking water standards would have no legal effect.
The resolution was introduced on January 13, 2025, and has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would affect public water systems across the country and the people who drink their water. It would prevent new EPA standards for lead and copper in drinking water from being implemented, meaning water utilities would continue operating under the older regulations. Communities concerned about lead exposure in drinking water could be impacted by whether the newer or older standards remain in effect.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

18, 119th Congress (2025). "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-18

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