Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 3, 2025Environmental Protection

Plain-English 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.

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People and recorded decisions

Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

Andy Biggs

Sponsor · Republican · AZ

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Official Subjects

Environmental ProtectionChemistryCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental regulatory proceduresAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScientific communicationExecutive agency funding and structure

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