U.S. House of Representatives Reviews TSCA Amendments

A hearing held on Jan. 22, 2026, featured U.S. House of Representatives members discussing overarching themes of public health and safety risks, market competitiveness, and innovation needs. The House Energy and Commerce Committee reviewed a proposed bill that would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as shared by CleanLink. The legislation focuses on reporting processes, as affirmed by the Federal Register, as well as revisions to the EPA regulatory system.

Specifically, the legislation would target per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Also known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS are manufactured chemicals with strong carbon-fluorine bonds that make them incredibly durable, Independent explains. While its resistance to degradation supports its efficacy in common cleaning products, it also means it can remain in the environment long after its use. As a result, PFAS contaminates the water and food supply, thereby accumulating in the human body and possibly causing significant health complications, Chemical Products Industries, Inc. says.

Recently, Washington and New Jersey announced the adoption of new regulations on PFAS in consumer items, JD Supra reports. These provisions will require manufacturers to disclose their intentional use of PFAs in hard surface cleaners, floor waxes and polishes, and other cleaning products, Manufacturing Dive shares. Across the U.S., states are enacting these disclosures in alignment with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) research and standards, as outlined in the EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap: Three Years of Progress.