The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) revealed proposed chemical safety law changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) on Feb. 26. It lays out more detailed guidelines on how the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should go about chemical reviews and regulations.

This follows a draft and hearing from the House Energy and Commerce Committee earlier in January 2026, as reported in Happi.

EPW Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) announced the committee will hold a hearing on March 4 to discuss the draft.

As the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reviews legislation to amend TSCA, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) reiterated its call for targeted changes to the bill to address bottlenecks in the review process. 

“We appreciate the Senate’s targeted approach to TSCA revisions,” said Blake Nanney, ACI director of government affairs. “Addressing these pressing challenges will help our members and other manufacturers continue to innovate and stay competitive in a global marketplace.” 

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) applauded Capito and the committee.

According to ACC’s president and CEO Chris Jahn: “From energy to healthcare to national security, American success relies on American chemistry, and that means we need a TSCA program that supports innovation, investment and a competitive US manufacturing base. Senator Capito’s draft legislation represents a constructive and much‑needed step toward restoring a TSCA program that works as Congress intended.

“The challenges facing TSCA have persisted for far too long. Chemical manufacturers have faced delays, inconsistent decision‑making and unclear regulatory expectations under the TSCA new chemicals review process. This proposal offers approaches to reduce the growing backlog, provide greater transparency and give American manufacturers the certainty they need to innovate, invest and compete globally. America will be stronger, healthier and more affordable if we can get TSCA back on track,” ACC said in its statement.