WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to reverse the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule targeting the use of trichloroethylene (TCE).

In Dec. 2024, the Biden administration published its final rule to prohibit all uses of TCE. TCE is a liquid chemical that is found in industrial cleaning products, lubricants, adhesives, sealants, paint and more. 

“The Biden administration waged war against America’s chemical producers who provide critical products to many industries and help keep our economy running. Congress should move quickly to take off the handcuffs that President Biden placed on Louisiana and U.S. businesses,” said Kennedy.

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) introduced the resolution in the House of Representatives.

“The Biden rule for TCE is one of many examples of the Biden Administration’s overregulation. This regulation harms our national security, economy, and critical infrastructure and will cost jobs in my district, so we’re doing everything we can to stop it. I’m proud to partner with Senator Kennedy and get this over the finish line,” said Harshbarger. 

The Biden administration’s rule classifies TCE as a regulated substance despite it being a byproduct of two different chemicals, ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomer. These chemicals can be found in pipes, flooring, medical devices and more. Kennedy’s resolution would repeal the EPA regulation to protect the manufacturing of products that Americans rely on daily.

The full resolution text is available here.