CHEMICALS

Articles and editorials

Israel Used White Phosphorus To Scorch Earth in South Lebanon, Researcher Says, H3821 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal: establish (see H.R. 8194), H2821 [2AP]

American Chemical Society: anniversary (see S. Res. 702), S2129 [29AP] (see H. Res. 1157), H2830 [9AP]

ATF: add certain employees to definition of fire protection activities for purpose of compensation for certain illnesses and diseases deemed to be proximately caused by employment in fire protection activities (see H.R. 8863), H3550 [15MY]

Corps of Engineers: carry out advanced planning for dredging activities in areas with known per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination (see H.R. 9483), H4262 [25JN]

DEA: make permanent scheduling of benzimidazole-opioids known as nitazenes (see H.R. 7970), H2595 [18MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: make fertilizer storage facilities eligible for farm storage facility loans (see S. 4852), S2986 [22JN]

Dept. of Commerce: ban sale of nitrous oxide consumer products (see H.R. 7945), H2530 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: require report on dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas that might experience armed conflict (see S. 4495), S2236 [12MY]

Dept. of HHS: require National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 3598), S115 [8JA] (see H.R. 6977), H251 [8JA]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see S. 3903), S650 [24FE] (see H.R. 7662), H2296 [24FE] (see H.R. 7748), H2335 [2MR]

EPA: authorize Safer Choice Program (see S. 4664), S2496 [2JN]

——— cancel registration for all uses of pesticide paraquat (see H.R. 9357), H4125 [18JN]

——— coordinate National Critical Mineral Recovery Strategy to recover critical minerals from discarded materials (see H.R. 9617), H4379 [9JY]

——— establish program for recovery of critical materials from contaminated sites (see H.R. 9616), H4379 [9JY]

——— establish task force to address impacts of chemical 6PPD and its byproduct 6PPD–Q on coho salmon and environment and promote research and funding opportunities for alternative to 6PPD (see S. 4325), S1820 [16AP] (see H.R. 8357), H2959 [16AP]

——— improve transparency of regulatory process and coordination of science among Federal agencies (see S. 4397), S2052 [27AP]

——— issue final rule adding all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to hazardous air pollutants list (see H.R. 6990), H252 [8JA]

——— phase out production of nonessential uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and prohibit releases of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 4153), S1367 [19MR] (see H.R. 8016), H2621 [19MR]

——— seek congressional approval prior to dismissing lawsuits or withdrawing referrals to Dept. of Justice of claims relating to release of certain carcinogens (see H.R. 8440), H3067 [22AP]

FDA: ban use of intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cosmetics (see H.R. 9594), H4374 [6JY]

——— deem certain substances to be unsafe for use as food contact substances (see S. 4724), S2698 [9JN] (see H.R. 9231), H4053 [9JN]

——— establish board to review certain designations that substance used in food is generally recognized as safe relative to intended use of such substance (see H.R. 7291), H1921 [30JA]

——— prohibit introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (see H.R. 9593), H4374 [6JY]

——— specify that hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances will be considered adulterated (see H.R. 7685), H2327 [25FE]

Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see S. 4844), S2935 [18JN]

Government: improve access to workers’ compensation for civilian Federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits (see S. 4554), S2326 [18MY] (see H.R. 8524), H3123 [27AP]

Health: recognize community water fluoridation as safe, effective public health intervention to prevent tooth decay and promote oral and physical health (see H. Res. 1087), H2333 [26FE]

Herbicides: prohibit use of Federal funds to implement Executive order entitled ‘‘Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides’’ (see S. 4425), S2081 [28AP] (see H.R. 7601), H2233 [20FE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: conduct study relative to motor vehicle flammability hazards (see H.R. 8444), H3067 [22AP]

Petroleum: prohibit use of hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid) at petroleum refineries (see H.R. 7384), H2031 [4FE]

Taxation: impose excise tax on sale of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and establish credit for expenditures paid or incurred for removal of such substances from public water systems (see H.R. 8632), H3330 [30AP]

——— provide credits for production of renewable chemicals and investments in renewable chemical production facilities (see S. 3632), S220 [14JA]

Toxic Substances Control Act: clarify exemption for replacement parts (see H.R. 7181), H1171 [21JA]

Letters

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act: Representative Jordan, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2501 [16MR]

——— Representative Mast, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2501 [16MR]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit chemical abortions, H1342 [22JA], H4230 [24JN]

——— prohibit chemical abortions performed without presence of health care provider (H.R. 729), H4232 [24JN]

Bayer AG: condemn political contributions to executive and legislative branches and oppose attempts to limit legal liability stemming from use of Roundup herbicide, H2266 [24FE]

Clean Air Act: require review of Federal projects or actions that may increase public exposure to mercury, lead compounds, asbestos, or any other hazardous air pollutants, H2912 [15AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase loan guarantee limit for biorefinery, renewable chemical, and biobased product manufacturing assistance program, H3280 [29AP]

——— preserve current pesticide labeling and usage and authority of States to issue guidelines, H3171, H3281 [29AP]

Dept. of Commerce: ban sale of nitrous oxide consumer products (H.R. 7945), H4331 [30JN]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (H.R. 971), H1987 [4FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for presumption of service connection for certain diseases associated with exposure to certain toxins at Pentagon Reservation during certain period beginning on September 11, 2001 (H.R. 5339), H3461 [14MY]

East Palestine, OH: anniversary of train derailment resulting in release of hazardous chemicals, H1987 [4FE]

EPA: clarify that permit is not required under National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for discharge resulting from aerial application of certain products used for fire control and suppression (H.R. 3300), H4303 [29JN]

——— issue final rule adding all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to hazardous air pollutants list (H.R. 6990), H230 [8JA]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for victims and survivors of Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., industrial disaster at Longview, WA, facility, H3896 [4JN]

Interagency Working Group on Toxic Exposure: conduct research on health conditions of descendants of individuals exposed to toxic substances while serving in Armed Forces (H.R. 6005), E603 [23JN]

Iran: impose sanctions on persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from Iran (H.R. 1422), H2500–H2503 [16MR]

Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co.: express condolences to victims and survivors of industrial disaster at Longview, WA, facility and support investigation into causes, H3835, H3896 [4JN]

Orange County, CA: tribute to first responder emergency evacuation efforts in response to potential chemical tank explosion at GKN Aerospace (business) industrial facility, H3835, H3897 [4JN]

Veterans: provide compensation to families of those who were harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, H3136 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

American Chemical Society: anniversary (S. Res. 702), S2109 [29AP]

Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: implementation, S2876 [17JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1422, Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, H2500 [16MR]

S. 4153, Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act, S1370–S1380 [19MR]

S. Res. 702, American Chemical Society anniversary, S2135 [29AP]