H.J.RES.59: 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"

About This Bill

  • Introduced Feb. 1, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2017

Bill Cosponsors

65 (All Republicans)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

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.

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 8 statements associated with H.J.RES.59.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Feb. 1, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb. 1, 2017

Introduced in the House by Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.)

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