HR. 8440In Committee
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to seek congressional approval prior to dismissing lawsuits, or withdrawing referrals to the Department of Justice of claims, relating to the release of certain carcinogens, and for other purposes.
Directs the EPA Administrator to obtain congressional approval before ending lawsuits or Justice Department claim referrals involving releases of certain carcinogens
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs the EPA Administrator to obtain congressional approval before ending lawsuits or Justice Department claim referrals involving releases of certain carcinogens
Key points
- Require congressional approval
- Limit dismissal of lawsuits
- Limit withdrawal of claim referrals
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-22 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Science, Space, and Technology, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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