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Improving Science in Chemical Assessments Act
1/31/2025, 11:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 123
Bill 119 HR 123, also known as the Toxicity Assessment Directives Act, aims to ensure that assessments regarding the toxicity of chemicals are conducted by the program offices of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This bill emphasizes the importance of accurate and thorough assessments to protect public health and the environment.
The bill outlines specific directives for the EPA program offices to follow when conducting toxicity assessments. These directives include guidelines for assessing the potential risks and impacts of chemicals on human health and the environment. By requiring assessments to be carried out by the EPA program offices, the bill aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of the assessment process.
In addition to directing the EPA program offices to conduct toxicity assessments, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to chemical safety and environmental protection. These provisions may include measures to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting related to chemical toxicity. Overall, Bill 119 HR 123 seeks to strengthen the EPA's ability to assess the toxicity of chemicals and protect public health and the environment. By ensuring that assessments are conducted by the program offices of the EPA, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness and reliability of the assessment process.
The bill outlines specific directives for the EPA program offices to follow when conducting toxicity assessments. These directives include guidelines for assessing the potential risks and impacts of chemicals on human health and the environment. By requiring assessments to be carried out by the EPA program offices, the bill aims to enhance the transparency and accountability of the assessment process.
In addition to directing the EPA program offices to conduct toxicity assessments, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to chemical safety and environmental protection. These provisions may include measures to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting related to chemical toxicity. Overall, Bill 119 HR 123 seeks to strengthen the EPA's ability to assess the toxicity of chemicals and protect public health and the environment. By ensuring that assessments are conducted by the program offices of the EPA, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness and reliability of the assessment process.
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Current Status of Bill HR 123
Bill HR 123 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 123 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 123's most recent activity was 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. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 123
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 123
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 123
To direct that certain assessments with respect to toxicity of chemicals be carried out by the program offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
To direct that certain assessments with respect to toxicity of chemicals be carried out by the program offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
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