HJRES 18 119th Congress House In Committee

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)".

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · Jan 13, 2025

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Independent · AL

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