U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10591: Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
To authorize the Safer Choice Program within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To authorize the Safer Choice Program within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A BILL To authorize the Safer Choice Program within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Findings Congress finds that-- (1) to promote the development and use of safer chemical products, the Environmental Protection Agency has carried out-- (A) the Design for the Environment program for more than 30 years preceding the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) the Safer Choice program for more than 10 years preceding the date of enactment of this Act; (2) the programs described in paragraph (1) (referred to in this section as the programs ) are voluntary, market-based initiatives that provide consumers, businesses, and institutional purchasers with clear and reliable information to inform product selection; (3) the programs have supported United States innovation by providing a predictable framework for manufacturers, including small and medium-sized businesses, to develop products that meet high standards for safety and performance; (4) the programs have enabled companies to differentiate their products in the marketplace and respond to growing consumer demand for safer products; (5) the credibility of the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment labels under the programs depends on rigorous, science-based evaluation of chemical ingredients, including comprehensive and transparent review processes; (6) qualified …
Sponsors
- Scott Peters (D, HD-CA-50) · primary sponsor
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, HD-001)
- Randy Weber (R, HD-014)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Environmental Protection
Common questions
- What is HB10591?
- HB10591 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026.
- What does HB10591 do?
- In its own words: To authorize the Safer Choice Program within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB10591?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10591?
- Scott Peters (D, HD-CA-50), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB10591?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10591
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