Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

# Summary of H.J. Res. 27 **What the bill would do:** This bill would overturn an EPA regulation that bans trichloroethylene (TCE), a industrial chemical, from being made, imported, or used in the United States. The EPA issued this ban in December 2024, citing health and safety concerns.

If passed, this resolution would eliminate that ban and allow TCE to continue being manufactured and used. **Who it affects:** The ban primarily affects companies that manufacture or use TCE in industrial and commercial settings. TCE is used in various manufacturing processes, but the EPA restricted it due to health risks. Workers, manufacturers, and potentially consumers could be affected depending on how the chemical is used in products or production. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. Under congressional rules, lawmakers can use this type of resolution to disapprove of executive agency regulations they believe are problematic.