👁️ #HJRES30 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 has been published as introduced in the House 📥!

📖 Summary: HJRES30 provides for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. The resolution aims to nullify the EPA's rule that regulates the management of certain hydrofluorocarbons and their substitutes, which was published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2024.

🤞 Intention: The intended benefit of HJRES30 is to protect American businesses and consumers from potentially burdensome regulations imposed by the EPA regarding hydrofluorocarbons, which are used in various applications including refrigeration and air conditioning. By disapproving the rule, it aims to promote economic freedom and reduce regulatory overreach.
  
⚔️ Threats: 
 · The bill lacks a constitutional basis as it seeks to disapprove a regulatory rule that is within the EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act and the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.
 · It represents government overreach by undermining the EPA's regulatory authority, which is intended to protect public health and the environment.
 · The disapproval of the EPA's rule could lead to increased emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, which are potent greenhouse gases, thus contributing to environmental degradation and climate change.
 · The bill may suppress individual rights by prioritizing corporate interests over environmental protections that benefit the public at large.

🛡️ Protections: 

🙂 Winners:
 · Certain industries that rely on hydrofluorocarbons may benefit from reduced regulatory burdens, potentially leading to lower operational costs and increased profits.

☹️ Losers:
 · The environment and public health may suffer due to increased emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, which are harmful greenhouse gases.
 · Consumers may face long-term costs associated with climate change and environmental degradation resulting from the increased use of hydrofluorocarbons.

🤖 Recommendations: 
 · Amend the bill to include provisions that ensure environmental protections are maintained while balancing economic interests, such as promoting the development of alternative refrigerants that are less harmful to the environment.
 · Include a requirement for the EPA to conduct a thorough cost-benefit analysis of the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons to ensure that regulations are justified and effective.

📋 Published: 2025-01-24 Sponsor: Neal P. Dunn [R-FL] @drnealdunnfl2 Source:
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