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US HB8440

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

Legislative Description

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.

Last Action

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.

4/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Commerce4/22/2026

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