H.J.Res. 59 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act".
H.J.Res. 59 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 1, 2017, sponsored by Markwayne Mullin with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule entitled, "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs under the Clean Air Act." The rule addresses safety at facilities that use and distribute hazardous chemicals. It was published on January 13, 2017.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 65 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. (Feb 3, 2017)
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