The upcoming @EPA deadline creates an opportunity for Congress to strengthen the program. For small & midsize specialty chemical manufacturers, an effective review process is essential to bringing new products to market & expanding U.S. production.
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Timely chemical reviews matter for American manufacturing investment. @AmChemistry says more than 400 new chemical submissions are pending at @EPA more than 300 awaiting action for over a year.
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U.S. manufacturers need a predictable permitting process to invest, expand, and create jobs. SOCMA joined @ShopFloorNAM and other industry organizations in urging Senate leadership to advance S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. hs.socma.org/hubfs/NAM_Coali…
“Manufacturers want to build and create jobs in America, but they need a regulatory process that allows American companies and workers to compete.”
--SOCMA President & CEO Jenn Klein in @Chemicalweek
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Chem Manager: Chemical Makers Say Faster @EPA Reviews Could Bring Manufacturing Back to the US chemanager-online.com/en/new…
Chemistry Today: TSCA Section 5 Reform Critical to American Manufacturing chemistry-today.com/new-socm…
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A survey from @socma finds that the majority of chemical manufacturers support changing the TSCA review process. Read about it here: brnw.ch/21x54Hp
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Chemical Processing: SOCMA Survey Links TSCA Review Delays to U.S. Manufacturing Decisions chemicalprocessing.com/indus…
Nearly 93% of manufacturers say a more timely and predictable TSCA Section 5 review process, which governs @EPA's review of new chemicals before they enter the market, would increase the likelihood of reshoring manufacturing and products to the U.S. Survey:socma.org/new-socma-survey-t…
In a recent interview with @Chemicalweek, Javier Barajas Martinez, VP of Government Relations at SOCMA, discussed the critical need for TSCA reform and how lengthy, unpredictable new chemical reviews are impacting U.S. manufacturing and SOCMA members.
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SOCMA was honored to represent specialty chemical manufacturers at a @WhiteHouse, @WHNSC, and @StateDept roundtable on strengthening America's pharmaceutical supply chain, reinforcing the critical role specialty chemicals play in expanding domestic manufacturing.
SOCMA is on Capitol Hill today meeting with @RepAshleyHinson's office to advocate for domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience. Specialty chemical manufacturers supply critical inputs used across pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, energy systems, infrastructure.
SOCMA Board Members Ben Espada of High Point, NC-based Piedmont Chemical and Joe Nettleton of Cambrex met with @RepMcDowell on Capitol Hill to highlight the importance of TSCA reform, workforce investment in North Carolina, and permitting policies that support U.S. manufacturing.
In today's meeting with staff for @RepDianaDeGette, specialty chemical manufacturers had the opportunity to talk about TSCA reform, the role of chemistry in life sciences applications, and the importance of strengthening American workforce development and innovation.
Steven Hedrick, @CorpAVN, and Adam Pingel, Monument Chemical (with facilities in Brandenburg, Kentucky), on Capitol Hill today with @RepGuthrie. Advocating for policies that strengthen domestic production capacity and reduce reliance on foreign sources for key chemical inputs.
SOCMA Board Member Rich Preziotti, of CO-based Boulder Scientific, met with office of @RepJoeNeguse and had a great discussion on TSCA reform, the role of chemistry in advancing the life sciences sector, and the importance of investing in the American workforce.
Making every moment matter on Capitol Hill today, SOCMA's Jenn Klein takes a minute to talk specialty chemicals with @AmChemistry's @JahnChris.
Bryan Kitchen of Ascent Chemicals met with staff for @SenatorDurbin to emphasize that efficient regulation, resilient supply chains, and a predictable TSCA program are essential to keeping specialty chemical innovation and the industries it supports anchored in the United States.
SOCMA President & CEO Jenn Klein and Jean Yoho of Sun Chemical met with @RepGregLandsman's staff to discuss how timely @EPA reviews, reduced backlogs, and greater predictability for companies can help Ohio, the nation’s 3rd largest chemical manufacturing state.
Kate Hampford Donahue, of Stratford, CT-based @HampfordRsrch, met with Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy's office to call for policies that strengthen domestic production capacity, reduce reliance on foreign sources for key chemical inputs & improve access to essential materials.
