Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels".

Summary

Disapproves and nullifies an Environmental Protection Agency rule published Nov. 12, 2024, titled “Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement Clearance Levels.” The resolution states the EPA rule has no force or effect, removing that regulatory change from law.

• Nullifies the EPA rule revising dust-lead hazard and post-abatement clearance standards published Nov. 12, 2024.
• States the referenced rule "shall have no force or effect," removing it from legal authority.
• Does not replace the rule with alternative standards or provide implementation details.
• Affects compliance obligations tied to the nullified rule for property owners, housing agencies, and contractors.
• Does not include funding, tax changes, or new program authorizations.
• Leaves existing prior standards in place unless and until the agency issues new rulemaking.
• Impacts public-health stakeholders seeking stricter dust-lead protections by removing this specific regulatory change.