Congress would block an EPA rule that manages the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) — chemicals commonly used in air conditioning, refrigeration, and foam products. The rule, finalized in October 2024 under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, sets schedules for reducing HFC production and use because they are potent greenhouse gases. If this resolution passes, that EPA regulation would be wiped off the books entirely, leaving the phasedown without its current enforcement framework.
Environmental Concerns
- EPA HFC phasedown rule (October 2024) — Nullified under the Congressional Review Act
- Federal enforcement framework for HFC production and consumption limits — Removed with the rule
- Continued use of high-GWP HFCs in HVAC, refrigeration, and foam — Permitted at prior levels with the phasedown framework removed
Congressional Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule titled Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 and published on October 11, 2024. The rule establishes an emission reduction and reclamation program for the management of hydrofluorocarbons, which are greenhouse gases. The rule also establishes alternative Resource Conservation and Recovery Act standards for certain ignitable spent refrigerants being recycled for reuse.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-02-07
- Date Added
- 2026-04-16
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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