Moolenaar’s bipartisan, bicameral chemistry research bill gains House committee OK

The U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee on Oct. 17 approved by voice vote a bipartisan, bicameral bill introduced by U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) to provide for federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry.

“Thank you to my colleagues on the committee for their strong bipartisan support of this legislation,” Rep. Moolenaar said. “I hope the entire House will take it up soon.”

Rep. Moolenaar is the original cosponsor of the Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019, H.R. 2051, with bill sponsor U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL). The U.S. Senate version, S. 999, was introduced by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Chris Coons (D-DE).

“The Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act will promote the safe production of products that millions of Americans use every day by improving coordination between the federal government, the private sector and the scientific community,” said Rep. Moolenaar following the committee’s markup and vote. “We have incredible scientific talent in Michigan, and I am confident we will continue to be a world leader in research and sustainable chemistry for years to come.”

H.R. 2051 is also under consideration in the U.S. House Budget Committee, while S. 999 is being reviewed by the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Among the 14 members who joined Rep. Moolenaar as a cosponsor of H.R. 2051 is U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).