A bill to authorize the Safer Choice Program within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4664 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4664 To authorize the Safer Choice Program within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 2, 2026 Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Husted) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To authorize the Safer Choice Program within the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) to promote the development and use of safer chemical products, the Environmental Protection Agency has carried out-- (A) the Design for the Environment program for more than 30 years preceding the date of enactment of this Act; and (B) the Safer Choice program for more than 10 years preceding the date of enactment of this Act; (2) the programs described in paragraph (1) (referred to in this section as the ``programs'') are voluntary, market-based initiatives that provide consumers, businesses, and institutional purchasers with clear and reliable information to inform product selection; (3) the programs have supported United States innovation by providing a predictable framework for manufacturers, including small and medium-sized businesses, to develop products that meet high standards for safety and performance; (4) the programs have enabled companies to differentiate their products in the marketplace and respond to growing consumer demand for safer products; (5) the credibility of the Safer Choice and