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S 2067 109th Congress Senate

HazCom Simplification and Modernization Act of 2005

Official title: A bill to assist chemical manufacturers and importers in preparing material safety data sheets pursuant to the requirements of the Hazard Communication standar… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to assist chemical manufacturers and importers in preparing material safety data sheets pursuant to the requirements of the Hazard Communication standard and to establish a Commission to study and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Introduced: November 18, 2005 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 18, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13375-13376)
Nov 18, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13370-13371)
Nov 18, 2005
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action November 18, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13375-13376)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

HazCom Simplification and Modernization Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Labor to develop model material safety data sheets for the list of highly hazardous chemicals contained in Appendix A to the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals standard published in the Code of Federal Regulations. Sets forth requirements for these model material safety data sheets.

Establishes a Global Harmonization Commission to: (1) consider the implementation of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals to improve chemical hazard communication; and (2) make recommendations to Congress.

Amends requirements for training and employee education under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary to award demonstration project grants to develop, implement, or evaluate strategies or programs to improve chemical hazard communication in the workplace through the use of technology.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jul 13, 2006
Burr, Richard
· Nov 18, 2005
Isakson, Johnny
· Nov 18, 2005
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Nov 18, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2067: HazCom Simplification and Modernization Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-2067/
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