Bills · HJRES 44
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 44Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversight
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)".
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the safety and quality of the drinking water consumed by millions of Americans. Lead, even at low levels, can cause serious health problems, especially for children and pregnant women, affecting brain development and overall health. Copper can also cause health issues at high levels. The EPA's new rule was developed to address these risks more effectively.
If this bill becomes law, it means that the updated and potentially stronger protections against lead and copper in drinking water will be blocked. This would leave current, older regulations in place, which some argue are not sufficient to protect public health adequately. If the bill does not pass, the EPA's new rules will go into effect, likely leading to water systems taking more aggressive steps to reduce lead and copper exposure, such as replacing old pipes and improving water treatment processes, which could mean safer drinking water for many but also potentially higher costs for water utilities and consumers.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
This bill explicitly disapproves the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule titled "National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)".
This action would prevent new, updated federal standards designed to reduce lead and copper in public drinking water from taking effect.
PROVISION 02
The bill states that if passed, the EPA's rule will have no legal force or effect.
This ensures that the stricter regulations developed by the EPA will not be implemented, leaving existing, older rules in place.
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2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 44
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 44Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversight
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)".
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
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