HR 8440 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗
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.
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AI plain-language summaryThis bill would require the head of the Environmental Protection Agency to get approval from Congress before dropping lawsuits or pulling back legal cases sent to the Department of Justice that involve the release of certain cancer-causing substances. No official summary is available for this bill.
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April 22, 2026
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