119th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 44 — 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)".

“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)".”

Environmental protection

Introduced Feb 12, 2025

Last action Feb 12, 2025

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SummaryCRS 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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Feb 12, 2025

Introduced in House

Feb 12, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.