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Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

USA115th CongressHR-6468| House 
| Updated: 12/28/2018
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (17)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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, currently performed by the Integrated Risk Information System program, must be performed by the appropriate EPA program office.

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2018
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.
Jul 24, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.
Jul 24, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 21, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-1101, Part I.
Dec 21, 2018
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
Dec 28, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 874.
Dec 28, 2018
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  • July 23, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • July 23, 2018
    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.
  • July 24, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.
  • July 24, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • December 21, 2018
    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-1101, Part I.
  • December 21, 2018
    House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
  • December 28, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 874.
  • December 28, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6399: To direct that certain assessments with respect to toxicity of chemicals be carried out by the program offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsChemistryCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScientific communication

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

USA115th CongressHR-6468| House 
| Updated: 12/28/2018
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, currently performed by the Integrated Risk Information System program, must be performed by the appropriate EPA program office.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 23, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2018
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.
Jul 24, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.
Jul 24, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 21, 2018
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-1101, Part I.
Dec 21, 2018
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
Dec 28, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 874.
Dec 28, 2018
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  • July 23, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • July 23, 2018
    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.
  • July 24, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.
  • July 24, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • December 21, 2018
    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-1101, Part I.
  • December 21, 2018
    House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 28, 2018.
  • December 28, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 874.
  • December 28, 2018
    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (17)
Lamar Smith (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6399: To direct that certain assessments with respect to toxicity of chemicals be carried out by the program offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsChemistryCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScientific communication