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. 34 **What the Bill Does:** This bill would overturn a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that bans trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical used in various industrial and commercial applications. If passed, the ban would be nullified, allowing TCE to continue being manufactured, imported, and used in the United States. The EPA issued this rule in December 2024 under the Toxic Substances Control Act, determining that TCE poses significant health risks. **Who It Affects and Key Details:** The bill would primarily affect manufacturers, importers, and businesses that use TCE in their operations, as well as workers and communities exposed to the chemical.

TCE is used in industrial cleaning, metal degreasing, and other manufacturing processes. The EPA's ban was based on health concerns associated with TCE exposure. The bill uses a congressional "disapproval" process that allows Congress to reject federal agency rules. **Current Status:** H.J. Res. 34 was introduced by Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.