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“Menendez said he would continue to work with bill's sponsors to ‘build upon this effort’ and get a measure signed into law. ‘The proposed legislation is unquestionably better than current law, which has proven ineffective in keeping consumers safe from dangerous chemicals,’ he said.”
— “U.S. senators introduce chemical safety act named for Lautenberg” by Jonathan D. Salant, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, March 10, 2015
“Prospects for TSCA reform have never been brighter thanks to the bipartisan leadership from Senators Vitter and Udall. 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.”
—William E. Allmond, Vice President of Government and Public Relations, Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates
“This bipartisan bill is an important step in modernizing the way we assess the safety of chemicals. Members of both parties worked tirelessly to produce language that improves the process for evaluating chemicals without placing unfair burdens on industry. Even though there is still much to review, we are hopeful the provisions of the bill will enhance safety while maintaining America's ability to compete in today's global marketplace. NACD thanks Senators Vitter and Udall for their hard work and willingness to work across party lines to introduce legislation that brings about much-needed TSCA reform.”
—Eric R. Byer, President, National Association of Chemical Distributors
“TSCA reform remains a top priority for our members and we commend the bipartisan engagement around the issues included in this legislation. We remain confident that meaningful reform to strengthen EPA’s ability to review and manage chemicals in commerce can be achieved. We look forward to doing what we can to help passage of this important legislation.”
—Chris Cathcart, President and CEO, Consumer Specialty Products Association
“These senators have worked incredibly hard to get us to this point. We cannot let a once-in-a generation opportunity pass us by that could enact a meaningful, bipartisan solution to the outdated federal chemical management system we have had in place since 1976.”
—Ernie Rosenberg, President & CEO, The American Cleaning Institute
“Today, with strong bipartisan support, a big and important step towards reform was taken as the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act was introduced.”
—National Association of Manufacturers
“The legislation provides a rare opportunity for bipartisan agreement on a major public policy initiative, something that one doesn't see much in Washington these days. But more than that, it's an issue around which the scientific community, environmental groups, regulators and industry can develop consensus on how best to replace an out-of date, decades-old, multi-layered and counter-productive approach to regulating chemical safety.”
—Dan Borne, President, Louisiana Chemical Association
“We also believe it is an appropriate tribute to Sen. Lautenberg's legacy. The senator was dedicated to protecting the environment and making us safer from chemical accidents.”
—Jeff Tittel, President, New Jersey Sierra Club
“The Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act contains important safeguards designed to protect animals. It requires the EPA Administrator to minimize the use of animals in testing through specific mandates, and calls for additional research on new testing methods that do not involve animals. We are proud to support this important bill, and are pleased that it advances human safety without sacrificing the well being of other creatures.”
—Leslie Lantz, President, Delaware Votes for Animals