HR 123 · 119th Congress · Environmental Protection

Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act

Introduced 2025-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: 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.(2025-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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