Senators Reach Agreement to Reform U.S. Chemical Laws
U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and David Vitter (R-LA) recently announced a bipartisan agreement to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and reportedly ensure the safety of everyday consumer products to better protect American families. The legislation is intended to significantly update and improve TSCA, which has been criticized by both the public health community and industry. The Lautenberg-Vitter legislation would reportedly ensure that all chemicals are screened for safety to protect public health and the environment, while also creating an environment where manufacturers can continue to innovate, grow, and create jobs.
The Lautenberg-Vitter “Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013” is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Charles Schumer (D-NY), James Inhofe (R-OK), Tom Udall (D-NM), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Boozman (R-AR), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and John Hoeven (R-ND).