H.R. 2576 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
H.R. 2576 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 26, 2015, sponsored by John Shimkus with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 26, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 114-182
What it does
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act TITLE I--CHEMICAL SAFETY This bill amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to revise the process and requirements for evaluating and determining whether regulatory control is warranted for manufacturing, distributing, processing, using, and disposing of chemicals.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Shimkus (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 26, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 24, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentJun 14, 2016
- Became lawJun 22, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-182. (Jun 22, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Concurring in the Senate Amendment with an Amendment
House · May 24, 2016 · Passed403–12 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 23, 2015 · Passed398–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- TSCA Modernization Act of 2015House · Jun 23, 2015
- Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century ActHouse · May 24, 2016
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