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ZELDIN Act

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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.Official Title as Introduced

ZELDIN ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Zealously Eliminating Legal Decisions of Ineptitude and Negligence ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 8440·House·Bill·Environmental Protection

Rep. Troy A. Carter(Democratic-Louisiana-2)·

Apr 22, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Apr 22, 2026

HouseReferred 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.

Apr 22, 2026

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Bill text

Apr 22, 2026As introduced in the House