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Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

USA117th CongressHR-62| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Environment Subcommittee, Environment Subcommittee, 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 must be performed by the appropriate EPA program office (they are currently performed by the Integrated Risk Information System program). Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to establish a steering committee to ensure there is no duplication of effort by relevant program offices in conducting covered assessments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-89
Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6468
Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
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.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-89
    Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6468
    Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    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.


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Environmental Protection

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

USA117th CongressHR-62| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
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 must be performed by the appropriate EPA program office (they are currently performed by the Integrated Risk Information System program). Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to establish a steering committee to ensure there is no duplication of effort by relevant program offices in conducting covered assessments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-89
Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-6468
Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
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.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-89
    Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-6468
    Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    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.


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

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

Environmental Protection

  • 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