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IL HR0135

Resolution

Status

Failed

1/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Frank Mautino

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the 112th Congress to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 to better protect public health, particularly children's health, through stricter government oversight of chemicals.

  • Requires the EPA to systematically prioritize chemicals for safety assessment and to act expeditiously in determining safe use, with companies required to provide relevant safety information to the EPA.

  • Empowers the EPA with expanded risk management controls and adequate staff, resources, and regulatory tools to ensure chemicals are safe for their intended use.

  • Requires the EPA to consider potential risks to children in chemical assessments and to rely on scientifically valid data reflecting modern advances in science and technology.

  • Aims to maintain a robust federal chemical regulatory system to prevent conflicting state regulations while preserving America's role as a leading innovator and employer in the chemical industry.

Legislative Description

URGES CONGRESS-REFORM TSCA

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules7/23/2011
Environmental Health3/7/2011
Rules3/2/2011

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