On 22 January 2026, the Subcommittee on Environment of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing titled Chemicals in Commerce: Legislative Proposal to Modernise Americas Chemical Safety Law, Strengthen Critical Supply Chains, and Grow Domestic Manufacturing.
The hearing examined legislative proposals aimed at updating the United States chemical safety framework to better reflect current market realities, technological advances, and public health expectations. Lawmakers and invited witnesses discussed the need to modernise chemical safety laws to improve risk evaluation, enhance transparency, and ensure more efficient regulatory oversight of chemicals in commerce. Attention was given to strengthening critical supply chains for essential chemicals, reducing reliance on foreign sources, and promoting resilience against global disruptions.
In addition, the hearing highlighted opportunities to support domestic chemical manufacturing through regulatory clarity and targeted policy measures, intending to boost U.S. competitiveness and job creation while maintaining strong environmental and health protections. Overall, the discussion underscored the importance of balancing innovation, supply chain security, and robust chemical safety standards as Congress considers updates to the nations chemical regulatory framework.