WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) today issued the following statement after President Obama signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act into law. The legislative effort was a top priority for the committee, and today’s bill signing, which culminates a multi-year, multi-Congress effort, builds upon the committee’s bipartisan #RecordOfSuccess.
“It took some time, but with perseverance and dedication, we can finally fly the W on chemical safety reform," said Upton.
“Getting TSCA reform signed into law demonstrates that, when we work together, Congress can still accomplish great things on behalf of the American people," said Shimkus. “This law will protect consumers and the environment while giving industry the certainty they need to grow and create jobs."
On May 24, 2016, the House passed the bill 403-12.
On June 7, 2016, the Senate unanimously passed the bill.
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