Bill · H.R. 10591· House(119-HR-10591)
Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Peters
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill officially authorizes the Safer Choice Program within the Environmental Protection Agency to help promote safer chemical products. It keeps participation completely voluntary for businesses and lets the agency manage official labels like the Safer Choice label and the Design for the Environment label. The legislation requires the agency to use science-based safety standards that check for human health and environmental hazards. It also allows the use of independent third-party reviewers to evaluate products while protecting confidential business information. Finally, the bill authorizes $12 million in funding for each fiscal year from 2028 through 2034 to keep the program running.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
Section 4 establishes the Safer Choice Program to advance pollution prevention and evaluate environmental hazards like toxicity and persistence.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill provides clear and reliable information and product labels to help consumers choose safer chemical products.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
Section 8 requires annual reports to Congress and a publicly accessible database of certified products.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
Section 9 authorizes $12 million in annual appropriations for fiscal years 2028 through 2034.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Information for Consumers: Section 2 outlines that the program gives consumers clear and reliable details to help them choose safer products. This is a positive outcome because it empowers everyday people to make informed health choices for their households.
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Healthier Chemical Standards: Under Section 6(a), the Environmental Protection Agency must use a science-based approach that evaluates human health hazards like cancer risks, reproductive toxicity, and neurotoxicity. This protects the public by ensuring that certified products meet rigorous safety criteria.
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Openness and Public Accountability: Section 8 requires the agency to submit annual reports to Congress and maintain a public database of certified products. This holds our officials accountable and lets citizens easily check which products have earned the safety labels.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Cost to Taxpayers: Section 9 authorizes appropriations of $12 million for each fiscal year from 2028 through 2034 to carry out the Act. This creates a direct financial burden on everyday taxpayers who fund the federal government.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Children+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Women+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6Improves Small Business Support+5Reduces Government Spending-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+4Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Mariannette Miller-MeeksRepublican · Iowa