The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment reviews the impact of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act on the U.S. chemical supply chain, addressing regulatory challenges and future strategies.
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment met today to review the progress and challenges in the U.S. chemical supply chain, nearly a decade after the enactment of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act.
Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) emphasized the critical role of domestic chemical production in bolstering the nation’s economy and supporting American manufacturers. He expressed concerns that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the Act has deviated from congressional intent, potentially stifling innovation and competitiveness.
Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith, VA-09, said: “The new administration provides the opportunity to reassess policies that could be affecting the U.S.’s position in the global marketplace. The chance exists to right the wrong of current policies that threaten American leadership in safely manufacturing the chemicals so essential to production in the years ahead.”
The hearing would be testimony of industry experts, environmental advocates, and policy analysts regarding the present approaches of the EPA’s regulations on current impacts and possible strategies to enhance supply chain resilience.
This is a great step in the direction of the Subcommittee’s efforts for the alignment of environmental safety and economic growth through fostering a regulatory environment that can ensure public health without compromising the industrial capabilities of the nation.
