06.24.15
The TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2576) has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, another key step ahead the effort to reform the nation’s chemical control. The vote yesterday was the first ever by the entire House chamber on Toxic Substances Control Act reform. And according to groups like Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates
(SOCMA), it was also “remarkable to see such broad support for a piece of environmental legislation.”
“SOCMA has long awaited significant movement in Congress to reform our
nation’s chemical control law and restore public confidence in our
industry,” said William E. Allmond, SOCMA vice president of government and public relations. “And with today’s passage of the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 by the House of Representatives, we believe Congress is just steps away from making TSCA reform a reality.
“We commend Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) and Energy and Commerce Committee leadership for their bipartisan process and swift action on moving the TSCA Modernization Act forward,” Allmond said. “This is by far the most credible piece of legislation to reform TSCA since it was enacted in 1976.”
The vote was 398-1.
(SOCMA), it was also “remarkable to see such broad support for a piece of environmental legislation.”
“SOCMA has long awaited significant movement in Congress to reform our
nation’s chemical control law and restore public confidence in our
industry,” said William E. Allmond, SOCMA vice president of government and public relations. “And with today’s passage of the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015 by the House of Representatives, we believe Congress is just steps away from making TSCA reform a reality.
“We commend Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) and Energy and Commerce Committee leadership for their bipartisan process and swift action on moving the TSCA Modernization Act forward,” Allmond said. “This is by far the most credible piece of legislation to reform TSCA since it was enacted in 1976.”
The vote was 398-1.