HR 123: Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

Summary

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

This bill modifies procedures related to specified chemical assessments performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Specifically, chemical hazard identification and dose response assessments must be performed by the appropriate EPA program office (they are currently performed by the Integrated Risk Information System program).

Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to establish a steering committee to ensure there is no duplication of effort by relevant program offices in conducting covered assessments.

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Appropriations, Chemistry, Congressional oversight, Environmental assessment, monitoring, research, Environmental health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental regulatory procedures, Executive agency funding and structure, Government information and archives, Hazardous wastes and toxic substances, Research administration and funding, Research and development, Scientific communication

Policy Areas

Environmental Protection

Next Steps

The bill will be considered by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Further action depends on committee recommendations and floor votes.

Social Impact

Improved chemical assessments could lead to better protection of public health and the environment. However, the changes may affect industries and workers dependent on regulated chemicals.

Business Impact

Businesses that manufacture or use chemicals regulated by the EPA may face increased costs associated with new assessments and potential changes in regulations. Smaller businesses may be disproportionately affected.

Financial Impact

The bill could lead to increased costs for the EPA to conduct assessments and could affect funding for other agency programs. There may be economic impacts on businesses depending on regulatory changes.

Bill History

Friday, January 3, 2025
IntroReferral - 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.

Friday, January 3, 2025
IntroReferral - Introduced in House

Bill Text

Introduced in House January 3, 2025
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