ZELDIN Act
Sponsored By: Representative Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
Introduced
Summary
Congressional approval for EPA dismissals of certain carcinogen claims would force the EPA to notify both Houses and get a joint resolution before it can dismiss lawsuits or withdraw Department of Justice referrals tied to chemicals the EPA finds to be likely or known human carcinogens. The bill also narrows how grants are ended, creates private legal remedies for violations, sets a penalty for officials, and requires specific economic analyses for big rules.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Congressional approval for EPA dismissals
If enacted, the bill would stop the EPA Administrator from dismissing an EPA lawsuit or withdrawing a DOJ referral in a covered claim unless Congress approves by a special joint resolution. The Administrator would first have to notify both Houses of Congress. The joint resolution must be introduced within 30 days after that notice, committees must report within three legislative or session days or be discharged, and floor debate would be short, non-amendable, and normally limited to two hours. The joint resolution would also have strict form rules (no preamble and a precise resolving clause and title). These procedures would take effect upon enactment.
Definition of covered cancer claims
If enacted, the bill would define a "covered claim." It would mean a case accusing someone of releasing into the environment a chemical that the EPA's IRIS has found to be a likely or known human carcinogen. The definition would decide which lawsuits and DOJ referrals must follow the bill's special notice and congressional-approval rules. This definition would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Cosponsors
Fletcher
TX • D
Sponsored 4/22/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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