SOCMA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Senate TSCA Bill

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates applauds today's bipartisan introduction of the "Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act."  The bill, which was introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-NM) and David Vitter (R-LA), along with 14 other original co-sponsors, overhauls the nation's 34-year-old chemical reform laws under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 

"Prospects for TSCA reform have never been brighter thanks to the bipartisan leadership from Senators Vitter and Udall," said William E. Allmond, SOCMA Vice President of Government and Public Relations.  "The market disruptions caused by emerging international chemical control laws, 'retail regulation' imposed by big-box stores, and restrictions and bans imposed by state legislatures are constant reminders that Washington needs to take action.  Introducing this bill is a step in the right direction and is clearly an improvement over the status quo.  Members of Congress serious about improving TSCA should support this bill as a vehicle for reform."

TSCA reform is a top policy priority for SOCMA and its members, many of which will be supporting the Vitter-Udall bill during visits with their Congressional representatives next month as part of SOCMA's annual Washington Fly-In.

About SOCMA
SOCMA is the only U.S.-based trade association dedicated solely to the specialty chemical industry. For more information, visit www.socma.com.

CONTACT: Jennifer Drogus, 1-202-721-4182, [email protected]

SOURCE Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates

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