Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026
Establishes EPA's voluntary Safer Choice program, sets product-review and labeling rules, and authorizes $12 million annually for fiscal years 2028 through 2034.
In the House Energy and Commerce Committee since Sept. 24, 2026, 11 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Choosing products based on their ingredients can depend on reliable information about safety and performance. The bill would establish a voluntary EPA program to review products and authorize qualifying products to use Safer Choice or Design for the Environment labels. It also sets ingredient-review, public-reporting, and program-funding requirements.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Establishes EPA's voluntary program
The EPA Administrator would run a voluntary program to identify and promote products that meet the Safer Choice or Design for the Environment standard. The EPA could update those standards after public notice and an opportunity for comment.
- Requires ingredient and safety reviews
EPA would assess human health and environmental hazards, product performance, and other listed factors when evaluating products. Certification would require sufficient information to review all intentionally added ingredients, ingredients within those ingredients, and certain residuals, with protections for confidential business information.
- Sets rules for labels and reviews
EPA would decide which products qualify to use either program label and could address false, misleading, or unauthorized use. Qualified third-party profilers could provide analysis, but EPA would make the certification decisions and oversee the profilers.
- Requires public reports and database
EPA would report to Congress and the public on certifications, program changes, and other activities, and maintain a public database of products authorized to use either label.
- Authorizes annual program funding
The bill authorizes $12 million for each fiscal year from 2028 through 2034 for EPA to carry it out.
The bill cites the value of reliable product information for consumers and businesses, and says that science-based ingredient reviews support the credibility of the program labels. It also says the programs help manufacturers, including small and medium-sized businesses, develop and distinguish products.
The bill aims to provide continuity for these voluntary programs while supporting consumer choice and innovation in safer chemistry. Its findings say the programs should remain voluntary and nonregulatory.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 24, 2026HOUSESEP 24, 2026By Rep. Peters with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Energy and Commerce
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeSEP 24, 2026ENERGY & COMMERCE NOWSEP 24, 2026In committee for 11 daysNo hearing yet
- 11 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 242026SEP 24, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- SEP 242026SEP 24, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 11, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
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Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Peters’s record: sponsored 38 bills this Congress. 2 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Mariannette Miller-MeeksR-IA-1ORIGINAL
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