S. 847 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Safe Chemicals Act of 2011
S. 847 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Apr 14, 2011, sponsored by Frank R. Lautenberg with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to state that it is the policy of the United States to: (1) protect the health of children, workers, consumers, and the public and to protect the environment from harmful exposures to chemical substances; (2) promote the use of safer alternatives and other actions that reduce the use of and exposure to hazardous chemical substances and reward…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 578. (Dec 27, 2012)
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- H.R. 750: Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act
- H.R. 872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
- H.R. 1049: ROAD to Jobs Act of 2011
- S. 1528: Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
- H.R. 1558: Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act
- H.R. 1633: Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
- H.R. 2009: Fuel Feedstock Freedom Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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