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)".

Sponsored bySen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]LA· Introduced 13 February 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

13 February 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 17 March 2025

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (89 Fed. Reg. 102568) and published on December 17, 2024. Among other elements, the rule prohibits the manufacturing, import, processing, and distribution in commerce of trichloroethylene (TCE) for all uses (including consumer uses), and prohibits the industrial and commercial use of TCE.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
13 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
13 February 2025 · IntroReferral

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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]LA

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