HR. 123In Committee
Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act
Modifies EPA chemical assessment procedures by shifting certain hazard and dose response reviews to the appropriate program offices and creating oversight to avoid duplication
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Modifies EPA chemical assessment procedures by shifting certain hazard and dose response reviews to the appropriate program offices and creating oversight to avoid duplication
Key points
- Establish EPA steering committee
- Require program office assessments
- Modify EPA assessment procedures
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — 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.
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Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsChemistryCongressional oversightEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthEnvironmental Protection