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HR123FEDERALin_committee

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

January 3, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.Jan 3, 2025

Lead sponsor

Andy Biggs

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes new procedural requirements for federal chemical safety assessments, which could change the scientific standards used to regulate chemicals in consumer products and the environment.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Chemical manufacturers

The bill may change the scientific standards and procedures used by federal agencies to evaluate the safety of chemicals produced by these companies.

Federal regulatory agencies

These agencies would be required to follow new procedures for chemical assessments if the bill is enacted.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes changes to how federal agencies conduct scientific assessments of chemicals. It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to two committees for initial review.

Key Facts

The bill is currently in the initial referral stage in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The Speaker of the House will determine the duration for committee consideration.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What does this bill do?

The bill proposes changes to the scientific assessment process for chemicals, though specific details of the proposed changes are not provided in this summary.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Legislative focus on chemical assessment methodology

The bill indicates a legislative intent to modify the scientific framework used by federal agencies for chemical safety evaluations.

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Energy and Commerce

Connected Entities

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Analysis Score

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Controversy40
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