LEGISLATION/H.J.Res. 18

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)".

119-HJRES-18119th CongressIntroduced Jan 13, 2025Environmental Protection
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsor

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6](R-AL-6)

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.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresMetalsWater quality

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 13, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2025Library of Congress