S. 697 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
S. 697 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Mar 10, 2015, sponsored by Tom Udall with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act This bill revises the standard under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) used to determine whether regulatory control of a certain chemical is warranted. If a chemical presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment, the TSCA requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to initiate rulemaking to reduce risks to a reasonable level.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Udall (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 35 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2015
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: By Senator Inhofe from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 114-67. Minority views filed. (Jun 18, 2015)
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