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)".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 34

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 "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

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Introduced:Feb 4, 2025

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Summary

This joint resolution would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule that regulates trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical substance. If passed, the EPA's December 2024 rule on TCE would be nullified and have no legal effect.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/4/2025

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 "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

This joint resolution would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule that regulates trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical substance. If passed, the EPA's December 2024 rule on TCE would be nullified and have no legal effect.

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This joint resolution would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule that regulates trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical substance. If passed, the EPA's December 2024 rule on TCE would be nullified and have no legal effect.

Bill Number: 34
Introduced: 2/4/2025
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 "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
Bill Number: 34
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/4/2025
Summary: This joint resolution would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule that regulates trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical substance. If passed, the EPA's December 2024 rule on TCE would be nullified and have no legal effect.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule that regulates trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical substance. If passed, the EPA's December 2024 rule on TCE would be nullified and have no legal effect.

Last updated: 3/3/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn recently issued federal agency rules.
It targets an EPA rule published on December 17, 2024, that regulates trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Trichloroethylene is an industrial chemical commonly used as a solvent and degreaser in various manufacturing processes.
If this resolution passes both chambers of Congress and is signed by the President, the EPA rule would be eliminated and could not be reissued in substantially the same form.
The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would affect businesses and industries that use or manufacture trichloroethylene, as well as workers and communities potentially exposed to the chemical. If the resolution passes, the EPA regulations on TCE would be removed, meaning any restrictions, safety requirements, or prohibitions in that rule would not take effect. This could impact workplace safety standards, environmental protections, and public health measures related to TCE exposure.

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Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

34, 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 "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-34

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