Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

# Summary of H.J. Res. 46 **What the Bill Does** This bill would cancel an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that regulates two toxic chemicals: decabromodiphenyl ether (a flame retardant) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate. The EPA rule, issued in November 2024, tightened regulations on these chemicals to reduce human and environmental exposure—including requirements for workers to wear protective equipment when handling these substances. If passed, this resolution would eliminate those new protections. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects workers in industries that manufacture or handle these chemicals, as well as the general public's environmental exposure to these substances.

It also affects companies that use or produce these chemicals, which would no longer need to comply with the new EPA safety requirements. **Current Status and Details** H.J. Res. 46 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. It was introduced by Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) on an unspecified date in the 119th Congress. This type of resolution uses a special congressional process that allows lawmakers to overturn federal regulations relatively quickly, though it would still require passage by both chambers and the president's signature to become law.