119th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 46 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

“Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".”

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Introduced Feb 12, 2025

Last action Feb 12, 2025

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This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule relating to Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (89 Fed. Reg. 91486) and published on November 19, 2024. Among other elements, the rule revised regulations for two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic chemicals to address implementation issues and further reduce potential for exposures to such chemicals for humans and the environment (e.g., requiring the use of personal protective equipment during certain activities involving decabromodiphenyl ether).

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Feb 12, 2025

Introduced in House

Feb 12, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.