Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

United States116th CongressS-999Senate
Updated: Aug 12, 2020

Summary

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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HR-2051: Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

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

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

    Senate

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.

    Senate

  4. 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.

    Senate