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Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 3, 2019Science, Technology, Communications
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Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

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Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry. Agencies participating in the entity must carry out specified activities in support of sustainable chemistry, including incorporating sustainable chemistry into existing research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training programs. Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is focused on conserving resources and minimizing the generation and use of hazardous substances in chemical processes.

What just happenedAug 12, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 12, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.

  2. Aug 12, 2020Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-251.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Aug 12, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-251.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Nov 13, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Apr 3, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Apr 3, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateAug 12, 202025

Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry. Agencies participating in the entity must carry out specified activities in support of sustainable chemistry, including incorporating sustainable chemistry into existing research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training programs. Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is focused on conserving resources and minimizing the generation and use of hazardous substances in chemical processes.

Introduced in SenateApr 3, 2019

Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019

This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to convene an interagency entity under the National Science and Technology Council with the responsibility of coordinating federal programs and activities in support of sustainable chemistry. Agencies participating in the entity must carry out specified activities in support of sustainable chemistry, including incorporating sustainable chemistry into existing research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, commercialization, education, and training programs. Sustainable chemistry, also known as green chemistry, is focused on conserving resources and minimizing the generation and use of hazardous substances in chemical processes.

Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019 — Informed