# 119-sjres-19: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".

119-sjres-19, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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- As of: 2026-09-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sjres-19
- Congress: 119
- Title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Environmental Protection
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Would nullify the EPA's regulation of trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act.** The resolution would disapprove that specific EPA rule and prevent it from taking effect.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Blocks EPA rule on trichloroethylene: mixed, medium. If enacted, this resolution would void the EPA rule titled "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)" (89 Fed. Reg. 102568, Dec. 17, 2024). The EPA rule would have no force or effect upon enactment. Businesses that make, use, or store TCE would no longer be…

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## Sources
- [119-sjres-19 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/19)

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- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4065: STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4065)
- [119-s-3492: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3492)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sjres-19 (as of 2026-09-10).