Chemicals/Chemical Industry

Support public health protections in implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act of 2016 Oppose measures to roll back public health protections under the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act of 2016. Support for measures to protect public health and the environment from toxic chemical hazards, including support for the EPA trichloroethylene rule finalized in December 2014 Support EPA Safer Choice/Design for the Environment program, and oppose efforts to weaken or privatize the program. Support measures to protect public health from PFAS chemicals in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.

Toxic Substances Control Act amendments legislation:Issues related to passive receiver status for fluorinated chemistries FY27 National Defense Authorization Act: Issues related to passive receiver status for fluorinated chemistries

Bioenergy Technologies Office

Supporting the refining of cobalt and other critical minerals.

Cleanup and reclamation of waste sites.

Michigan Farm Bureau advocated to Congress for reforms to the regulatory system, specifically updates to how agricultural chemistries are reviewed and approved. Farmers need a regulatory system that is fair, transparent, adheres to the will of Congress, takes economic impact into account, and respects our freedoms Crop protection tools go through a rigorous process to get to market and are regularly reviewed by the manufacturers and government agencies Farmers now face additional uncertainty due to EPA's new requirements to do more to prevent endangered species impacts from pesticides Farm Bureau policy supports: Use of sound science in rulemaking Coordination between USDA and EPA on regulations affecting agriculture Estimating the cost and benefits of regulations Ensuring transparency in the rulemaking process Vigorous congressional oversight Litigation reform Funding for IR4 bio-pesticide research program for minor crops MFB supported the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. The bill would reaffirm FIFRAs standard that the EPA is the single authority on pesticide labeling and packaging requirements. The bill ensures the EPA doesnt take any action, including approving label requirements, contradictory to the agencys science-based views. The Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act will provide certainty to producers and consumers, ensuring the tools supporting the agriculture industry and food supply chain remain safe and available. The bill would preempt states from imposing their own labeling requirements.

Environmental, product safety and energy issues including but not limited to packaging standards, recycling policy, extended producer responsibility, lithium-ion battery safety, product safety, Toxic Substances Control Act reauthorization, repair, product energy efficiency

Fluorinated chemistries and distribution of liabilities under CERCLA

Issues related to Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) compliance. Issues related to the EPA Safer Choice Program.

General education regarding the Toy Industry