H.J.Res. 44 Introduced Environmental Protection

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)".

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] Introduced February 12, 2025 Cosponsors 0 Latest action February 12, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule titled National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI), which was submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency on October 30, 2024. The rule modifies the regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act to further reduce lead in drinking water, including by directing water systems to replace all lead and certain galvanized service lines under their control within 10 years.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 12, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. Feb 12, 2025 Introduced in House

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