Bills · HR 6614
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6614Environmental Protection
Chemical Disaster Prevention Act
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts chemical safety and environmental protection in communities across the country. The rule it protects is designed to prevent catastrophic chemical accidents—events that can cause serious injuries, deaths, evacuations, and long-term environmental damage. By preventing the EPA from changing this rule until 2029, the bill ensures that the current level of safety standards, which some view as crucial, remains in place.
If this bill passes, the current "Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention" rule will remain untouched, providing stability for both regulated facilities and the communities they operate near. If it doesn't pass, a future EPA administration would be free to re-evaluate, potentially strengthen or weaken, the current regulations based on new data, political priorities, or different interpretations of risk, which could significantly alter chemical safety requirements.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the EPA from changing a specific chemical accident prevention rule.
This locks in current safety standards for facilities handling hazardous chemicals.
PROVISION 02
The prohibition applies to the "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention" rule (March 11, 2024).
It targets a very specific and recently finalized set of regulations.
PROVISION 03
The restriction on the EPA's ability to act lasts from the bill's enactment until January 20, 2029.
This sets a clear timeframe during which the existing safety measures cannot be altered.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in House
DEC 11
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6614
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
House BillHR 6614Environmental Protection
Chemical Disaster Prevention Act
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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