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Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-999| Senate 
| Updated: 8/12/2020
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019 This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry. Agencies participating in the entity must carry out specified activities in support of sustainable chemistry, including incorporating sustainable chemistry into existing research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training programs. Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is focused on conserving resources and minimizing the generation and use of hazardous substances in chemical processes.

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Timeline
Apr 3, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2051
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 12, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-251.
Aug 12, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
  • April 3, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 3, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 13, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2051
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 12, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-251.


  • August 12, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2051: Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
ChemistryCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingOffice of Science and Technology PolicyProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScience and engineering educationTechnology transfer and commercialization

Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-999| Senate 
| Updated: 8/12/2020
Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019 This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry. Agencies participating in the entity must carry out specified activities in support of sustainable chemistry, including incorporating sustainable chemistry into existing research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training programs. Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is focused on conserving resources and minimizing the generation and use of hazardous substances in chemical processes.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 3, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 3, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Nov 13, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Dec 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2051
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 12, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-251.
Aug 12, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
  • April 3, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 3, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • November 13, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • December 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2051
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • August 12, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-251.


  • August 12, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2051: Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ChemistryCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHigher educationIntergovernmental relationsManufacturingOffice of Science and Technology PolicyProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScience and engineering educationTechnology transfer and commercialization