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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)".

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H.J.Res. 18 status: Referred.

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactHigh impact 75/100

Bill summary

Official

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 wat...

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan0%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Critical Outlook
0%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental benefit identified

Risks

  • Reverses EPA rule aimed at improving drinking water quality.
  • Potentially allows continued exposure to lead and copper in drinking water.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • May reduce immediate compliance costs for water systems and municipalities.

Risks

  • Delays or prevents necessary investments in water infrastructure upgrades.
  • Could lead to higher long-term healthcare costs due to lead exposure.

Society

Critical Outlook
0%

Benefits

  • No direct social benefit identified

Risks

  • Undermines efforts to protect public health, particularly vulnerable populations, from lead contamination.
  • Reduces public confidence in the safety of drinking water.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Warning

Overturning the EPA rule could have significant negative public health consequences by delaying or preventing necessary improvements to drinking water safety.

Limitation

The provided text is a joint resolution of disapproval and does not include the full text of the EPA rule being challenged.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Referred

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Floor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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