Despite GOP Gains, Preemption Remains Major Hurdle For TSCA Reform

Preemption of state chemical management programs will likely remain the major hurdle to the 114th Congress approving legislation to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) despite Republicans winning control of both chambers last year, sources say, with Democrats seen as unwilling to allow preemption of the programs. TSCA reform legislation failed in the 113th Congress due to divisions between the GOP and Democrats on how to craft such a bill, with preemption repeatedly seen as a stumbling block. For...