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An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm:
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BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Source: Senate LDA
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, supports implementation and extension of Sec. 45V, 45Q, 45X, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899 and the proposed repeal of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.R.8477 - American Energy Dominance Act. H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. American Energy Dominance Act. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, supports restoration of 45L, 179D, and 25C implementation and extension of Sec. 45V, 45Q, 45X, and 45Z and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899 and the proposed repeal of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, supports restoration of 45L, 179D, and 25C implementation and extension of Sec. 45V, 45Q, 45X, and 45Z and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899 and the proposed repeal of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reverse certain energy-related modifications enacted by Public Law 119-21.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reverse certain energy-related modifications enacted by Public Law 119-21.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.R.8477 - American Energy Dominance Act. H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain.
Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.R.8477 - American Energy Dominance Act. H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain.
Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased prodcuts and improve the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). Critical Minerals Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that create a pathway for manufacturers to recycle and process critical minerals in the U.S. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, supports implementation and extension of Sec. 45V, 45Q, 45X, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899 and the proposed repeal of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies. BASF also supports preservation of energy efficiency, manufacturing, and clean energy incentives enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act, including IRC Sections 25C, 45L, 179D, 45X, and 45Z. H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Expiration of P.L.115-97 (Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA). BASF supports certainty in the business tax environment and a corporate tax rate that allows an appropriate return on investment, as well as immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases. Redrafting/Revising Renewable Chemical Act (previously H.R.6532/S.4931 in 118th session). BASF supports approaches that improve accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. Energy Efficiency (H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act, H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act, H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025). BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. DOE Funding (no bills). BASF supports appropriations and funding for Dept. of Energy programs related to efficiency, energy codes, ARPA-E (innovation), and existing/obligated funding for contracts and for programs authorized by Congress, including DOE's Industrial Demonstration Program (IDP). H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued existence of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by DOE and EPA. Funding for rare earths and critical minerals (no bills). BASF supports continued and expanded availability of funding for rare earths- and critical minerals-related activities.
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies. BASF also supports preservation of energy efficiency, manufacturing, and clean energy incentives enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act, including IRC Sections 25C, 45L, 179D, 45X, and 45Z. H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications.
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. Energy Efficiency (H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act, H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act, H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025). BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and encourages the use of all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act). BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. Microplastics (H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Advanced Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Mass Balance (H.R.4832/S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act). BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures are used for selecting materials in federally funded infrastructure projects. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills); S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act; H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.4832 / S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2025
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act; H.R.5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.4832 / S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. Energy Efficiency (H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act, H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act, H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025). BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency.
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies. BASF also supports preservation of energy efficiency, manufacturing, and clean energy incentives enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act, including IRC Sections 25C, 45L, 179D, 45X, and 45Z. H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications.
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. Energy Efficiency (H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act, H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act, H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025). BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency.
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies. BASF also supports preservation of energy efficiency, manufacturing, and clean energy incentives enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act, including IRC Sections 25C, 45L, 179D, 45X, and 45Z. H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act; H.R.5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.4832 / S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills); S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act; H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.4832 / S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and encourages the use of all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act). BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. Microplastics (H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Advanced Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Mass Balance (H.R.4832/S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act). BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures are used for selecting materials in federally funded infrastructure projects. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act
Client: BASF CORPORATION · Firm: BASF CORPORATION
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. Energy Efficiency (H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act, H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act, H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025). BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency.
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.R.8477 - American Energy Dominance Act. H.R.9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic, predictable approach to tariff policy to ensure tariffs do not unintentionally affect imported goods essential for U.S. investment, production expansion, and supply chain stability. BASF advocates for mitigation of adverse impacts from current and proposed tariff regimes, seeks appropriate tariff relief, and supports policy certainty for company products in the context of the 2026 USMCA review and renewal process.
H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain.
Rail competition (no bills). BASF supports fair competition in the transportation and rail sector to enhance efficiency and affordability.
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. American Energy Dominance Act. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, supports restoration of 45L, 179D, and 25C implementation and extension of Sec. 45V, 45Q, 45X, and 45Z and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899 and the proposed repeal of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. H.R.6832 - Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics, such as policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products, policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy and protecting the environment, and policies that promote bioattributed and biobased products and improve the accessilbity, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. H.R.6500 - Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2027. (As it relates to a short-term extension of the "Cyber Security Information Sharing Act."). BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the "Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act." S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics.
Make America Healthy Again initiative (no bills). BASF supports a resilient vitamin and animal feed supply chain. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable at all agencies, including FDA.
H.R.4626 - Don't Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R. 8477 - American Energy Dominance Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion and/or restoration of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, supports restoration of 45L, 179D, and 25C implementation and extension of Sec. 45V, 45Q, 45X, and 45Z and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899 and the proposed repeal of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports the protection of our nation's cyber infrastructure via a multi-year, long term reauthorization of the ""Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act."" S.4380/H.R.9232 - Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act. H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics.Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic, predictable approach to tariff policy to ensure tariffs do not unintentionally affect imported goods essential for U.S. investment, production expansion, and supply chain stability. BASF advocates for mitigation of adverse impacts from current and proposed tariff regimes, seeks appropriate tariff relief, and supports policy certainty for company products in the context of the 2026 USMCA review and renewal process.
Rail competition (no bills). BASF supports fair competition in the transportation and rail sector to enhance efficiency and affordability.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, supports implementation and extension of Sec. 45V, 45Q, 45X, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899 and the proposed repeal of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
Make America Healthy Again initiative (no bills). BASF supports a resilient vitamin and animal feed supply chain. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable at all agencies, including FDA.
H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications. P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies.
Tariffs (no bills). USMCA review and renewal advocacy (2026). BASF supports a strategic, predictable approach to tariff policy to ensure tariffs do not unintentionally affect imported goods essential for U.S. investment, production expansion, and supply chain stability. BASF advocates for mitigation of adverse impacts from the current tariff regime, seeks appropriate tariff relief, and supports policy certainty for company products in the context of the 2026 USMCA review and renewal process.
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act. S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). H.R.7502 - Recycled Materials Attribution Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Clean Air Act Implementation (89 FR 429,32 (HON Rule). BASF supports reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L. 94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act; H.R.5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety across the chemical supply chain. S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act. BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. H.R.6566 - Recycling Technologies Innovation Act (and related policy efforts). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.4832 / S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.
P.L.117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and broader support for the use of biobased technologies. BASF also supports preservation of energy efficiency, manufacturing, and clean energy incentives enhanced by the Inflation Reduction Act, including IRC Sections 25C, 45L, 179D, 45X, and 45Z. H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act; H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act; H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act; H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act; H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act; H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act; H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency across residential, commercial, industrial, and federal infrastructure applications.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure that they do not unintentionally affect imported goods needed for investment, production expansion, and national security, including those that support a resilient critical medicines supply chain.
Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill (no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program, jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills); S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act; H.R.6566 - Recycling Technology Innovation Act. BASF supports development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and policies that promote recycling and composting, improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, and reduce environmental pollution from plastics, including nanoplastics and microplastics. BASF supports formal recognition of advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical tools for growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. H.R.4832 / S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act. BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves the accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation and funding of the 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]; S.623 - No IRIS Act. BASF supports science-based, transparent, and stable regulatory processes, along with increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure safe, sustainable chemistries reach the market in a timely manner.
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, supports implementation and extension of Sec. 45V, 45Q, 45X, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899 and the proposed repeal of EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
Tariffs (no bills); USMCA review and renewal advocacy (2026). BASF supports a strategic, predictable approach to tariff policy to ensure tariffs do not unintentionally affect imported goods essential for U.S. investment, production expansion, and supply chain stability. BASF advocates for mitigation of adverse impacts from the current tariff regime, seeks appropriate tariff relief, and supports policy certainty for company products in the context of the 2026 USMCA review and renewal process.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure they do not unintentionally affect imported goods critical to U.S. investment, production expansion, and national security, including those that support a resilient critical medicines supply chain. H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act; H.R.5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act. BASF supports FAA designation of chemical facilities as critical infrastructure, the use of countermeasures to protect against unauthorized drone flights, and policies that strengthen physical security, cybersecurity, and safety at chemical facilities across the supply chain.
Make America Healthy Again initiative (no bills). BASF supports a resilient vitamin and animal feed supply chain. S.3122 - Better Food Disclosure Act (The Better FDA). BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable at all agencies, including FDA.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. Energy Efficiency (H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act, H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act, H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025). BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure that they do not unintentionally affect imported goods needed for investment and production expansion in the U.S., including tariffs on Indian impacting domestic ibuprofen production.
Manufacturing Investment (no bills). BASF support ACOE actions that ensure safe and timely delivery of manufacturing equipment needed to expand U.S. manufacturing production.
No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and encourages the use of all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act). BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. Microplastics (H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Advanced Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Mass Balance (H.R.4832/S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act). BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures are used for selecting materials in federally funded infrastructure projects. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure they do not unintentionally affect imported goods needed for investment and production expansion in the U.S.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Chemical facility security (no bills). BASF supports FAA establishing a critical infrastructure designation over chemical facilities as well as the use of countermeasures to protect against unauthorized drone flights. BASF also advocates for policies to promote physical and cyber security, and safety at chemical plants across our supply chain. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act). BASF supports policies to promote recycling and composting, and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports public policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures be used for selection of materials for federally-funded infrastructure projects. Microplastics (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Advanced Recycling and Mass Balance (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Redrafting/Revising Renewable Chemical Act (previously H.R.6532/S.4931 in 118th session). BASF supports approaches that improve accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
DOE Funding (no bills). BASF supports appropriations and funding for Dept. of Energy programs related to efficiency, energy codes, ARPA-E (innovation), and existing/obligated funding for contracts, programs authorized by Congress, and previous agreements. Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure that they do not unintentionally affect imported goods needed for investment and production expansion in the U.S.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.1863/H.R.7198 - PROVE IT Act, S.3198 - Foreign Pollution Fee Act and S.4355/H.R. 6622 - Clean Competition Act. BASF supports carbon leakage solutions that create a level global playing field for low product carbon footprint products and are consistent with WTO obligations and other applicable agreements. Plastics: S.1194/H.R. 4040 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189/H.R. 6159 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act, H.R.9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and the use of, all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. FTC Green Guides for Environmental Marketing Claims (no bills). BASF supports the FTC's efforts to revise the Green Guides which could include recognition of all forms of recycling technologies and mass balance accounting. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
FAA Reauthorization (H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act). BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. H.R.1674/S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023. BASF supports rail safety enhancements and encourages Congress to consider needs and impacts to shippers in any related legislative action. Longshoreman Port Strike. BASF supports policies that encourage reliable and sustainable logistics and supply chain networks as supply chain disruptions and problems in multi-modal transportation systems can have significant economic and safety impacts across the economy.
H.R.8398 (Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act). BASF supports the temporary reduction or suspension of duties on imports of goods not domestically produced.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of clean energy programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (P.L.117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169). BASF supports innovation in hydrogen, battery materials, battery storage, and other clean energy areas. Energy Efficiency (no bills) - BASF supports the implementation of energy code updates for use in connection federal housing programs as a means of improving energy efficiency.
Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Plastics: S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and to achieve this goal, all innovative recycling technologies need to be utilized.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
No bills. Consideration of NMP as a critical component for the battery material manufacturing supply chain. S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S. 1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.4470 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023. BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner.
S.542 - CCU Parity Act of 2023. BASF supports parity for carbon utilization under IRC Sec. 45Q. Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169). BASF supports the inclusion of raw materials under the Section 45X incentive and believes that restrictive parameters under the Section 45V incentive may disadvantage certian geographic regions and hydrogen production types. H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. BASF supports tax law changes that provide immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.4366, Minibus Appropriations - Rubio Amendment #1237 - BASF supports an updated minimum energy code standard for federally-supported housing programs. H.R.6421, Affordable HOMES Act - BASF supports an updated minimum efficiency standard for mobile homes.
S. 542 - CCU Parity Act of 2023. BASF supports parity for carbon utilization under IRC Sec. 45Q. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 (P.L.115-97). BASF supports tax law changes to allow immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Sensible Accounting for the Valuation of Energy (SAVE) Act (no bill number) - BASF supports efforts to recognize verified energy savings and efficiency features as part of the home valuation process in order to monetize energy efficiency directly for the consumer. S.2806 - Homeowner Freedom Act - BASF supports continued funding to both improve residential efficiency programs and train code officials and contractors on the implementation of modern energy codes.
Environmental Justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics: S.179/H.R.651 - COMPOST Act, S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. No bills, BASF also supports policies to promote open competition of materials, such as plastic pipe, for critical infrastructure projects which can provide common sense, cost-effective carbon emissions reductions in water infrastructure in municipalities and on farms. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Workforce Development (No Bills). BASF supports workforce skills development, apprenticeships, and alternative educational pathways to address the ongoing shortage of manufacturing workers.
Environmental Justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics: S.179/H.R.651 - COMPOST Act, S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act.. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. No bills, BASF also supports policies to promote open competition of materials, such as plastic pipe, for critical infrastructure projects which can provide common sense, cost-effective carbon emissions reductions in water infrastructure in municipalities and on farms. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act. BASF supports permitting reform legislation that, while protecting the environment, will allow timely consideration of infrastructure improvements (transmission, pipelines, etc.) needed to meet clean energy goals in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. H.R.3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act. BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. BASF supports the generation and transmission of clean energy (no specific legislation), as well as innovation policy, ARPA-E, RDD&D, and TSCA reform that helps in clean energy generation, technology transition, and climate change mitigation. BASF also supports energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as energy efficiency tax incentives (45L, 179D, 45Q).
Tax Code revisions and implementation of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (no bills). BASF is concerned by proposals to increase corporate rates and otherwise revise the tax code and believes that there are alternative means available to fund infrastructure improvements and other important spending programs. BASF supports a permanent change to the tax code that allows full deduction of interest for capital investments.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S.2118 - Clean Energy for America Act, S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act and S.2377 - Energy Infrastructure Act). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as energy efficiency tax incentives (45L, 179D, 45Q). BASF supports the generation and transmission of clean energy (no specific legislation). Energy Independence and Security Act (Sen. Manchin - no bill #) and S. 4815 (START Act - Capito) -- BASF supports permitting reform legislation that, while protecting the environment, will allow timely consideration of infrastructure (transmission, pipelines, etc.) needed to meet clean energy goals. H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Plastics (S.923/H.R.2159 - RECYCLE Act) H.R. 9388/S. 5163 - Protecting Communities from Plastics Act S.984/H.R.2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act S.2645/H.R.5389 - REDUCE Act S.2388/H.R.4443 - COMPOST Act H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.1512 - Clean Future Act S.3742/H.R.8183 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act S.3743/H.R.8059 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act TSCA Implementation (new chemicals) BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act (no bills). BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
E-mobility (H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022). BASF supports infrastructure improvements and surface transportation policies that encourage e-mobility. Rail (no bills). BASF supports a functioning rail/transportation system. Surface Transportation Board.
Tax Code revisions (H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022). BASF is concerned by proposals to increase corporate rates and otherwise revise the tax code and believes that there are alternative means available to fund infrastructure improvements and other important spending programs. (H.R.5371/S.1077 - Permanently Preserving America's Investment in Manufacturing Act.) BASF also supports a permanent change to the tax code that allows full deduction of interest for capital investments.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021). BASF supports the temporary reduction or suspension of duties on imports of goods not domestically produced. Solar tariffs (no bills). BASF supports policies that allows for cost-efficient solar panel availability.
Cybersecurity (no bills). BASF supports efforts to ensure that any new cybersecurity reporting requirements that might apply to the chemical industry focus on US operations and systems, provide for coordination across the federal government, and do not duplicate or conflict with existing provisions within physical security programs. CFATS Reauthorization (no bills). BASF supports the long-term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program. TWIC (no bills). BASF supports objective and efficacious implementation of the Biometric Meter Rule based on a complete risk assessment that considers all relevant costs.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Tax Code revisions (H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act). BASF is concerned by proposals to increase corporate rates and otherwise revise the tax code and believes that there are alternative means available to fund infrastructure improvements and other important spending programs. H.R.5371/S.1077 - Permanently Preserving America's Investment in Manufacturing Act. BASF supports a permanent change to the tax code that allows full deduction of interest for capital investments.
Cybersecurity (no bills). BASF supports efforts to ensure that any new cybersecurity reporting requirements that might apply to the chemical industry focus on US operations and systems, provide for coordination across the federal government, and do not duplicate or conflict with existing provisions within physical security programs. CFATS Reauthorization (no bills). BASF supports the long-term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program. TWIC (no bills). BASF supports objective and efficacious implementation of the Biometric Meter Rule based on a complete risk assessment that considers all relevant costs.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Cybersecurity (no bills). BASF supports efforts to ensure that any new cybersecurity reporting requirements that might apply to the chemical industry focus on US operations and systems, provide for coordination across the federal government, and do not duplicate or conflict with existing provisions within physical security programs. CFATS Reauthorization (no bills). BASF supports the long-term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program. TWIC (no bills). BASF supports objective and efficacious implementation of the Biometric Meter Rule based on a complete risk assessment that considers all relevant costs.
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (Clean Energy for America Act (no bill number), Energy Infrastructure Act (no bill number)). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as energy efficiency tax incentives (45L, 179D).
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Cybersecurity (including S. 2792/H.R. 4250 - NDAA for FY 2022). BASF supports efforts to ensure that any new cybersecurity reporting requirements that might apply to the chemical industry focus on US operations and systems, provide for coordination across the federal government, and do not duplicate or conflict with existing provisions within physical security programs.
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (Clean Energy for America Act (no bill number), Energy Infrastructure Act (no bill number)). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as energy efficiency tax incentives (25C, 45L, 25D, 179D).
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Infrastructure/American Jobs Plan (no bills). BASF supports infrastructure improvements that will speed economic recovery and encourage the use of innovative materials and solutions to help address the potential impacts of climate change.
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act; H.R 2346 - E-QUIP Act, Clean Energy for America Act (no bill number), Energy Infrastructure Act (no bill number)). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as energy efficiency tax incentives (25C, 45L, 25D, 179D).
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Infrastructure/American Jobs Plan (no bills). BASF supports infrastructure improvements that will speed economic recovery and encourage the use of innovative materials and solutions to help address the potential impacts of climate change.
Climate Change (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S. 799/H.R. 1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act, H.R. 2021 - Environmental Justice for All Act). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act Title IX, S. 923/H.R. 2159 - RECYCLE Act, S. 984/H.R. 2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban certain products.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Tax Extenders/25C Tax Credits (H.R. 5159 - Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019, H.R. 1906 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the nonbusiness energy property credit, H.R. 4506 - Home Energy Savings Act). BASF supports the extension of and addition of air barrier language to the existing 25C efficiency credit for retrofits. Tax Incentives (H.R. 8930 - E-QUIP Act). BASF supports tax incentives that encourage commercial retrofits to increase energy efficiency.
CFATS (no bills). BASF supports efficient administration of the CFATS program that maintains its focus on security, protects sensitive information, and allows for improved transparency in DHS risk determinations. TWIC (no bills). BASF supports objective and efficacious implementation of the Biometric Meter Rule based on a complete risk assessment that considers all relevant costs.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
BASF supports a transparent, rules-based trading system (no bills). Tariffs on imports from China (no bills). BASF supports a level playing field in the granting of product exclusion requests related to tariffs imposed on imports from China.
Climate Change (no bills). BASF supports legislation on climate change that ensures that reduction targets are economically feasible and technologically reasonable. Policies must allow energy-intensive and trade-exposed (EITE) companies to remain globally competitive (carbon leakage protection). Environmental justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (S. 1982 - Save Our Seas Act, H.R. 5115 - Recover Act, S. 2941 - Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act, H.R 7228 - Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Potential energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S. 2137/H.R. 3962/H.R. 3586 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019, S. 2657 - Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvement in building codes, incentives in green building and building efficiencies.
CFATS Reauthorization (H.R. 3256 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019, S. 4096/4148 - A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes). BASF supports long-term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. S. 2754 legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products Plastics: S. 1982 (Save Our Seas Act), H.R. 5115 (Recover Act), S. 2941 (Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
CFATS Reauthorization, H.R. 3256 (Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019): BASF supports long term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Appropriations for Environmental Protection Agency, specifically provisions required to fund the Office of Pesticide Programs pursuant to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. BASF supports full funding of the EPA, and specifically meeting the appropriations triggers for funding of the Office of Pesticide Programs called for in the Pesticide Registration Improvement Reauthorization Act Funding of the Advanced Research Program--Energy (ARPA-e).
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide. Potential legislation (none introduced yet) authorizing EPA to phasedown use of HFCs in foam blowing agents and foam products
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (no legislation yet). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions. Tariffs under Sections 232 and 301 of the Trade Act. BASF opposes use of tariffs. Exclusion requests under the List 3 China Tariffs--BASF has sought exemptions on tariffs for products not available in the U.S.
Potential energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S. 2137, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3586). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvement in building codes, incentives in green building and building efficiencies. Potential reintroduction of SAVE Act.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide.
CFATS Reauthorization: BASF supports long term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program. BASF supported the temporary extension of the program (enacted as PL-116-2)
Appropriations for Environmental Protection Agency, specifically provisions required to fund the Office of Pesticide Programs pursuant to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. Appropriations for the Department of Energy, including ARPA-E and Building Technology Offices
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Appropriations for Environmental Protection Agency, specifically provisions required to fund the Office of Pesticide Programs pursuant to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. Appropriations for the Department of Energy, including ARPA-E and Building Technology Offices
TWIC Reader Rule: BASF supports oversight of the Coast Guard reconsideration of aspects of the rule consistent with legislative intent in requiring a hold on the rule pending completion of a study. CFATS Reauthorization: BASF supports long term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program. BASF supported the temporary extension of the program (enacted as PL-116-2)
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Canadian regulatory cooperation. Duty drawback inclusion as part of NAFTA negotiation. Pending tariffs on Chinese imports and exclusion process under those lists
Reauthorization of the Chemical Security Anti-Terrorism Standards legislation (CFATS), S. 3405. BASF supports reauthorization of CFATS TWIC Reader Rule, HR. 5729/S. 3094, Review of TWIC efficacy study. BASF supports Coast Guard consideration of the TWIC efficacy study in timing of issuance of TWIC reader mandate
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Canadian regulatory cooperation. Duty drawback inclusion as part of NAFTA negotiation. Pending tariffs on Chinese imports and exclusion process under those lists
H.R. 3681, ARPA-E Reauthorization Act. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office) and related efficiency programs at DOE, including BTO, JCESR and BECP. Energy and Natural Resources Act (S. 1460/H.R. 2361. Support for energy efficiency programs under the Energy and Natural Resources Act
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Changes to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (H.R. 4170, S. 2039, S. 2482) proposing removal of the exemption from FARA filing for companies registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act
Promotion of increased building resiliency in construction (no legislation introduced)
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA. HFC reductions required under the Kigali amendment. BASF supports U.S. ratification and adherence to the Kigali amendment. Sustainable chemistry initiative (support for legislative provisions promoting sustainable chemistry--no bill yet).
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3861. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office) and related efficiency programs at DOE, including BTO, JCESR and BECP. Energy and Natural Resources Act (S. 1460/H.R. 2361)
TWIC reader rule. Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities (No legislation yet). Reauthorization of the CFATS program
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). Implementation of specific provisions on corporate tax rates, interest deductibility, border adjustability, impact on U.S. subsidiaries of foreign-based entities
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). Specific provisions on corporate tax rates, interest deductibility, border adjustability, impact on U.S. subsidiaries of foreign-based entities
TWIC reader rule. Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities (No legislation yet)
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Issues on potential renegotiation of KORUS.
Tax reform, including House blueprint on reform (no bill yet). Specific provisions on corporate tax rates, interest deductibility and border adjustibility
Support for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 385/ and Energy and Natural Resources Act, S. 1460/H.R. 1361. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office).
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including funding of Chemical Safety Program (Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) and pesticide registration and safety activities (Office of Pesticide Programs), FDA funding for activities under the Sunscreen Innovation Act and Department of Energy funding for ARPA-E, Energy Star, Building America and Building Technology Office
TWIC reader rule. Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities (No legislation yet)
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 385/H.R. 1443. Proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office).
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including funding of Chemical Safety Program (Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) and pesticide registration and safety activities (Office of Pesticide Programs) and FDA funding for activities under the Sunscreen Innovation Act.
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy Efficiency, including sufficiency of funding for the Department of Energy. Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 720, HR 2177, H.R. 1273, H.R. 8 (Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015) including provisions on energy efficiency promotion (SAVE Act); Energy Policy Modernization Act.
Legislative proposals on tax reform, including Section 385 Treasury regulation finalization, House Tax blueprint and Border Adjustability. No bills current.
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs and other elements of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
Legislative proposals on international tax reform, including interest deductibility, inversions and earnings stripping, BEPS and country reporting requirements. No bills current.
Energy Efficiency, including sufficiency of funding for the Department of Energy. Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 720, HR 2177, H.R. 1273, H.R. 8 (Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015) including provisions on energy efficiency promotion (SAVE Act); Energy Policy Modernization Act.
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Remediation policy under the Superfund law (no legislation yet). EPA Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP calling for phase-out of ozone depleting substances. Plastics recycling efforts
Appropriations for EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Defense Authorization and Appropriations riders on restrictions in Department of Defense ability to implement sustainability and climate-related provisions of two prevailing executive orders (HR 4909, HR 5293). BASF opposes the limits on DOD ability to implement the executive orders.
Legislative proposals on international tax reform, including interest deductibility, inversions and earnings stripping, BEPS and country reporting requirements. No bills current.
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Energy Efficiency, including sufficiency of funding for the Department of Energy. Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 720, HR 2177, H.R. 1273, H.R. 8 (Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015) including provisions on energy efficiency promotion (SAVE Act).
Legislative proposals on international tax reform, including interest deductibility, inversions and earnings stripping, BEPS and country reporting requirements. No bills current.
Remediation policy under the Superfund law (no legislation yet). EPA Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP calling for phase-out of ozone depleting substances.
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy Efficiency, including sufficiency of funding for the Department of Energy. Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 720, HR 2177, H.R. 1273 (Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015) including provisions on energy efficiency promotion (SAVE Act).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Infrastructure investment in highways (no bill as yet)
Energy Efficiency, including sufficiency of funding for the Department of Energy. Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 720, HR 2177, H.R. 1273 (Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015) including provisions on energy efficiency promotion (SAVE Act).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Modernization of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act), H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act of 2015). BASF supports modernization of TSCA
Energy Efficiency, including sufficiency of funding for the Department of Energy. Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 720, HR 2177, H.R. 1273 (Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015) including provisions on energy efficiency promotion (SAVE Act).
Infrastructure investment in highways (no bill as yet)
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Remediation Policy for sediment under EPA remediation policy (no legislation yet). Montreal Protocol, U.S. policy on management of HFCs (no legislation)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
EPA Proposed SNAP rule. Rule proposes phasing out of certain HCFCs that are necessary for the production of insulation in building construction
H.R. 2708, no Senate bill yet. The Miscellaneous Tariff bill is intended to provide temporary suspension of duties on products which are not otherwise manufactured in the United States and whose import provides job and economic benefits in the United States
S. 2262/H.R. 2126 (Shaheen Portman Energy Efficiency legislation) and SAVE At (S. 1106, H.R. 4615). Energy efficiency legislation designed to incentivize energy efficiency steps in building construction. SAVE Act designed to require consideration of energy efficiency in home mortgaging underwritten by federal programs
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
SAVE Act (S. 1106/H.R. 4615), encouraging energy efficiency in government buildings;
PREPARE Act (H.R. 5314) legisaltion to promote streamlined disaster preparedness and resileince planning among federal agencies
EPA SNAP Proposed rule, phasing out certain ozone depleting chemicals
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 2262, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. BASF supports S. 2262, which promotes the development of energy efficiency standards in construction. Drafte energy code legislation in the House (no bill number) to recraft and supplant the Department of Energy's code review and determination process
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250, S. 2141. BASF supports improvements to the FDA provess of approving new sunscreen filters via the Time and Extent Application process
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, H.R. 2708 (no Senate bill yet). BASF seeks via the MTB temporary tariff relief on certain products not manufactured in the United States
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 2189, Extention of Section 179D of the tax code for energy efficiency credits in housing S. 2074, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, promoting energy efficiency in building codes S. 1106, the SAVE Act, promoting energy efficiency by requiring valuation of energy efficiency in mortgage information for federally backed mortgages
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H.R. 4250 and S. 2141, legislation to reform the process of approving new sunscreen active ingredients via the Time and Extent Application (TEA) process as part of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug approval process
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Miscellaneous Tariff bill, H.R. 2708 (no Senate legislation yet). A number of specific products imported by BASF Corporation are covered by provisions of H.R. 2708, allowing abatement of duties for a period of three years.
Provisions on tax deductions for commercial building efficiency for including retrofit and new construction within provisions covered by S. 3591 (from 112th Congress).
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 761/S. 1392, promoting energy efficiency in construction. Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act, S. 1106, promoting accounting for energy costs in residential mortgages
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness ACt (S. 761/S. 1392--no House bill) and Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act (S. 1106). BASF supports Congressional support for energy efficiency and accounting for energy costs in underwritten mortgages.
H.R. 2708 (No Senate bill currently). BASF supports passage of the MTB, containing provisions providing temporary duty relief on certain imported products (including certain BASF imported products).
Section 179D Extension and Expansion--Potential Redrafts for S. 3591 (from 112th Congress) to include retrofit and new construction provisions within the existing tax deduction for commercial building efficiency
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Energy efficiency legislation, S. 761/H.R. 1616 (Energy Savings and Industrial Comptetiveness Act) to promote energy savings in commercial and residential buildings, including potential amendmetn related to Green Building Standards; S. 1106 (Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Act) regarding considerations of energy efficiency in mortgage loan standards.
Duty suspension bills as part of the Miscellaneous Tariff bill (not yet introduced in 2nd quarter). BASF Corporation has a number of bills that were introduced as part of the MTB in the last Congress seeking temporary suspenstion/reduction of duties on certain products not manufactured in the United States
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Duty suspension bills on products imported by BASF. No legislation yet introduced
Energy efficiency. No legislation introduced as yet. Potential bills including legislation promoting energy efficiency, tax rpvosions to promote commercial building efficiency , Department of Energy appropriations, International Energy Conservation code
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Energy efficiency; S. 3591, seeking extension of deduction for energy efficiency improvements. H.R. 2354, H.R. 5325 and S. 2465 (Department of Energy funding for fuel cells) Energy efficiency as part of Department of Energy appropriations, S. 1000, H.R. 4017, H.R. 4230
H.R. 6727, the U.S. Job Creation and Manufacturing Competitivenss Act of 2013, including miscellaneous Tariff Bills seeking suspension of duties on certain products imported by BASF Corporation. Specific bills as follows: HR 4563 To extend the suspension of duty on mixtures of 2-amino-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile and toluene; HR 4562 To extend the suspension of duty on 2-Acetylnicotinic acid; HR 4562To extend the suspension of duty on 2-Acetylnicotinic acid; HR 4568To suspend temporarily the duty on Oxalic acid, diethyl ester (DEO). HR 4572To suspend temporarily the duty on Dinotefuran. HR 4567To suspend temporarily the duty on Oxalic acid, dimethyl ester (DMO). HR 4564To extend the suspension of duty on 3,5-Difluoroaniline. HR 4561To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. HR 4581To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester. HR 4565To extend the suspension of duty on Methyl methoxyacetate. HR 5158To reduce temporarily the duty on 2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid. HR 4569To reduce temporarily the duty on Carbamic acid, [4-chloro-2-fluoro-5-[[[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino] sulfonyl]amino]carbonyl]phenyl]-, ethyl ester (PCM). HR 4570To suspend temporarily the duty on Ethyl 3-amino-4,4,4-trifluorocrotonate. HR 4566To modify and extend the reduction of duty on Diethyl ketone. HR 5442To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Prohexadione calcium. HR 5441To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on formulations of [3-(4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)-4-mesyl-o-tolyl](5-hydroxy-1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone. HR 4573To extend and modify the reduction of duty on Bentazon, sodium salt HR 5440To reduce temporarily the rate of duty on Boscalid. HR 5399To suspend temporarily the duty on Caramba Fungicide. HR 5439To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Dimethomorph. HR 4571To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Ethylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. HR4692To suspend temporarily the duty on Fastac. HR 5438To extend the temporary reduction of duty on Fipronil. HR 4691To suspend temporarily the duty on Frequency Herbicide. HR 5462To extend a temporary reduction of duty on Isoxadifen-Ethyl. HR 5437To reduce temporarily the rate of duty on Metconazole. HR 5398To reduce temporarily the duty on Topremazone. HR 5397To extend the temporary reduction of duty on Pyraclostrobin. HR 5396To suspend temporarily the duty on Methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl]phenyl)- N-methoxycarbanose. HR 4693To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid. HR 5463To suspend temporarily the duty on Sethoxydim/Nicobifen. HR4700To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene. HR 5395To extend the temporary suspension of duty on E-5-(4-Chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol- 1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol. HR 5394To reduce temporarily the duty on 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl- N-(3',4',5'-trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxamide. HR4918 / S. 2492To suspend temporarily the duty on sodium thiocyanate. HR 5254To suspend temporarily the duty on Efka 6225. HR 5328 / S. 2532To suspend temporarily the duty on Laromer PE 55 F. HR 5329 / S. 2533To suspend temporarily the duty on Poly(urea/formaldehyde/isobutyraldehyde). HR 5661To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-Hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl ketone. HR 5664To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Phosphine oxide, phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-. HR 5659To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Ethanone, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenyl-. HR 4907To suspend temporarily the duty on Lucirin TPO. HR 4905To suspend temporarily the duty on Tinopal OB CO. HR 5663To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on mixtures of certain types of Triazin. HR 5662To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 2,4-Bis(2-hydroxy-4-butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-bis-butyloxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine. HR 5668To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on isomeric mixtures of substituted hydroxy phenyl triazines. HR 5669To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate. HR 4906To suspend temporarily the duty on Uvinul 3039. HR 5655To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-Propanone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-. HR 5665To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-propanone, 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-(9ci). S. 2887To reduce temporarily the duty on Trilon MGDA. S. 2493To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde. S. 2495To suspend temporarily the duty on certain clearcoat lacquer. S. 2888To reduce temporarily the duty on Tinopal.
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Duty suspension bills: HR 4563--To extend the suspension of duty on mixtures of 2-amino-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile and toluene. HR 4562To extend the suspension of duty on 2-Acetylnicotinic acid. HR 4568To suspend temporarily the duty on Oxalic acid, diethyl ester (DEO). HR 4572To suspend temporarily the duty on Dinotefuran. HR 4567To suspend temporarily the duty on Oxalic acid, dimethyl ester (DMO). HR 4564To extend the suspension of duty on 3,5-Difluoroaniline. HR 4561To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. HR 4581To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester. HR 4565To extend the suspension of duty on Methyl methoxyacetate. HR 5158To reduce temporarily the duty on 2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid. HR 4569To reduce temporarily the duty on Carbamic acid, [4-chloro-2-fluoro-5-[[[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino] sulfonyl]amino]carbonyl]phenyl]-, ethyl ester (PCM). HR 4570To suspend temporarily the duty on Ethyl 3-amino-4,4,4-trifluorocrotonate. HR 4566To modify and extend the reduction of duty on Diethyl ketone. HR 5442To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Prohexadione calcium. HR 5441To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on formulations of [3-(4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)-4-mesyl-o-tolyl](5-hydroxy-1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone. HR 4573To extend and modify the reduction of duty on Bentazon, sodium salt. HR 5440To reduce temporarily the rate of duty on Boscalid. HR 5399To suspend temporarily the duty on Caramba Fungicide. HR 5439To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Dimethomorph. HR 4571To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Ethylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. HR4692To suspend temporarily the duty on Fastac. HR 5438To extend the temporary reduction of duty on Fipronil. HR 4691To suspend temporarily the duty on Frequency Herbicide. HR 5462To extend a temporary reduction of duty on Isoxadifen-Ethyl. HR 5437To reduce temporarily the rate of duty on Metconazole. HR 5398To reduce temporarily the duty on Topremazone. HR 5397To extend the temporary reduction of duty on Pyraclostrobin. HR 5396To suspend temporarily the duty on Methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl]phenyl)- N-methoxycarbanose. HR 4693To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid. HR 5463To suspend temporarily the duty on Sethoxydim/Nicobifen. HR4700To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene. HR 5395To extend the temporary suspension of duty on E-5-(4-Chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol- 1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol. HR 5394To reduce temporarily the duty on 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl- N-(3',4',5'-trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxamide. HR4918 / S. 2492To suspend temporarily the duty on sodium thiocyanate. HR 5254To suspend temporarily the duty on Efka 6225. HR 5328 / S. 2532To suspend temporarily the duty on Laromer PE 55 F. HR 5329 / S. 2533To suspend temporarily the duty on Poly(urea/formaldehyde/isobutyraldehyde). HR 5661To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-Hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl ketone. HR 5659To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Ethanone, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenyl-. HR 5664To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Phosphine oxide, phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-. HR 4907To suspend temporarily the duty on Lucirin TPO. HR 4905To suspend temporarily the duty on Tinopal OB CO. HR 5663To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on mixtures of certain types of Triazin. HR 5662To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 2,4-Bis(2-hydroxy-4-butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-bis-butyloxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine. HR 5668To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on isomeric mixtures of substituted hydroxy phenyl triazines. HR 5669To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate. HR 4906To suspend temporarily the duty on Uvinul 3039. HR 5655To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-Propanone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-. HR 5665To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-propanone, 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-(9ci). S. 2887To reduce temporarily the duty on Trilon MGDA. S. 2493To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde. S. 2495To suspend temporarily the duty on certain clearcoat lacquer. S. 2888To reduce temporarily the duty on Tinopal.
BASF CORPORATION via BASF CORPORATION
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
SAVE Act, S. 1737, legislation to improve accuracy of mortgage underwriting by taking into account energy efficiency
Energy and Energy Efficiency Legislation: S. 1000, H.R. 4017, H.. 4230. Interests in promoting energy efficiency credits and subsidies
The following miscellaneous tariff bills, supporting duty suspension of certain BASF products: HR. 4563: To extend the suspension of duty on mixtures of 2-amino-2,3-dimethylbutanenitrile and toluene. HR. 4562: To extend the suspension of duty on 2-Acetylnicotinic acid. HR. 4568: To suspend temporarily the duty on Oxalic acid, diethyl ester (DEO). HR. 4572: To suspend temporarily the duty on Dinotefuran. HR. 4567: To suspend temporarily the duty on Oxalic acid, dimethyl ester (DMO). HR. 4564: To extend the suspension of duty on 3,5-Difluoroaniline. HR. 4561: To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. HR. 4581: To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Methylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester. HR. 4565: To extend the suspension of duty on Methyl methoxyacetate. HR. 5158: To reduce temporarily the duty on 2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid. HR. 4569: To reduce temporarily the duty on Carbamic acid, [4-chloro-2-fluoro-5-[[[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino] sulfonyl]amino]carbonyl]phenyl]-, ethyl ester (PCM). HR. 4570: To suspend temporarily the duty on Ethyl 3-amino-4,4,4-trifluorocrotonate. HR. 4566: To modify and extend the reduction of duty on Diethyl ketone. HR. 5442: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Prohexadione calcium. HR. 5441: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on formulations of [3-(4,5-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)-4-mesyl-o-tolyl](5-hydroxy-1-methylpyrazol-4-yl)methanone. HR. 4573: To extend and modify the reduction of duty on Bentazon, sodium salt. HR. 5440: To reduce temporarily the rate of duty on Boscalid. HR. 5399: To suspend temporarily the duty on Caramba Fungicide. HR. 5439: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Dimethomorph. HR. 4571: To reduce temporarily the duty on 5-Ethylpyridine-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. HR. 4692: To suspend temporarily the duty on Fastac. HR. 5438: To extend the temporary reduction of duty on Fipronil. HR. 4691: To suspend temporarily the duty on Frequency Herbicide. HR. 5462: To extend a temporary reduction of duty on Isoxadifen-Ethyl. HR. 5437: To reduce temporarily the rate of duty on Metconazole. HR. 5398: To reduce temporarily the duty on Topremazone. HR. 5397: To extend the temporary reduction of duty on Pyraclostrobin. HR. 5396: To suspend temporarily the duty on Methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl]phenyl)- N-methoxycarbanose. HR. 4693: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,3-Quinolinedicarboxylic acid. HR. 5463: To suspend temporarily the duty on Sethoxydim/Nicobifen. HR. 4700: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene. HR. 5395: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on E-5-(4-Chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol- 1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol. HR. 5394: To extend the temporary suspension of duty on E-5-(4-Chlorobenzylidene)-2,2-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol- 1-ylmethyl)cyclopentanol. HR. 4918/S. 2492: To suspend temporarily the duty on sodium thiocyanate. HR. 5254To suspend temporarily the duty on Efka 6225. HR. 5328/S. 2532: To suspend temporarily the duty on Laromer PE 55 F. HR. 5329/S. 2533: To suspend temporarily the duty on Poly(urea/formaldehyde/isobutyraldehyde). HR. 5661: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-Hydroxy cyclohexyl phenyl ketone. HR. 5659: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Ethanone, 2,2-dimethoxy-1,2-diphenyl-. HR. 5664: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Phosphine oxide, phenylbis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-. HR. 4907: To suspend temporarily the duty on Lucirin TPO. HR. 4905: To suspend temporarily the duty on Tinopal OB CO. HR. 5663: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on mixtures of certain types of Triazin. HR. 5662: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 2,4-Bis(2-hydroxy-4-butyloxyphenyl)-6-(2,4-bis-butyloxyphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine. HR. 5668: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on isomeric mixtures of substituted hydroxy phenyl triazines. HR. 5669: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on Bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidyl)sebacate. HR. 4906: To suspend temporarily the duty on Uvinul 3039. HR. 5655: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-Propanone, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-. HR. 5665: To suspend temporarily the rate of duty on 1-propanone, 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-(9ci). S. 2887: To reduce temporarily the duty on Trilon MGDA. S. 2493: To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine, polymer with formaldehyde. S. 2495: To suspend temporarily the duty on certain clearcoat lacquer. S. 2888: To reduce temporarily the duty on Tinopal.
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. DOE Funding (no bills). BASF supports appropriations and funding for Dept. of Energy programs related to efficiency, energy codes, ARPA-E (innovation), and existing/obligated funding for contracts and for programs authorized by Congress, including DOE's Industrial Demonstration Program (IDP). H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued existence of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by DOE and EPA. Funding for rare earths and critical minerals (no bills). BASF supports continued and expanded availability of funding for rare earths- and critical minerals-related activities.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure that they do not unintentionally affect imported goods needed for investment and production expansion in the U.S.
S.1863/H.R.7198 - PROVE IT Act, S.3198 - Foreign Pollution Fee Act, and S.4355/H.R.6622 - Clean Competition Act. BASF supports carbon leakage solutions that create a level global playing field for low product carbon footprint products and are consistent with WTO obligations and other applicable agreements. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act). BASF supports policies to promote recycling and composting, and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports public policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures be used for selection of materials for federally-funded infrastructure projects. Microplastics (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and the use of all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. Advanced Recycling and Mass Balance (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued existence of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by DOE and EPA. Redrafting/Revising Renewable Chemical Act (previously H.R.6532/S.4931 in 118th session). BASF supports approaches that improve accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.
Expiration of P.L.115-97 (Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA). BASF supports certainty in the business tax environment and a corporate tax rate that allows an appropriate return on investment, as well as immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases. Redrafting/Revising Renewable Chemical Act (previously H.R.6532/S.4931 in 118th session). BASF supports approaches that improve accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899.
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure that they do not unintentionally affect imported goods needed for investment and production expansion in the U.S. Section 301 Investigation into China - Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance (no bills). BASF supports a cost-efficient approach to supporting the domestic shipbuilding industry that recognizes applicable timelines, does not overwhelm existing port resources, and avoids supply chain disruptions.
Make America Healthy Again initiative (no bills). BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
S.1863/H.R.7198 - PROVE IT Act, S.3198 - Foreign Pollution Fee Act and S.4355/H.R. 6622 - Clean Competition Act. BASF supports carbon leakage solutions that create a level global playing field for low product carbon footprint products and are consistent with WTO obligations and other applicable agreements. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act). BASF supports policies to promote recycling and composting, and to improve and enhance recover and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports public policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures be used for selection of materials for federally-funded infrastructure projects. Microplastics (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and the use of all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
Expiration of P.L.115-97 (Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA)). BASF supports certainty in the business tax environment and a corporate tax rate that allows an appropriate return on investment, as well as immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases. Redrafting/Revising Renewable Chemical Act (previously H.R.6532/S.4931 in 118th session). BASF supports approaches that improve accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
P.L.117-169 (Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports tax credits and other incentives for the use of biobased and clean energy technologies. Expiration of P.L.115-97 (Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA)). BASF supports certainty in the business tax environment and a corporate tax rate that allows an appropriate return on investment, as well as immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases.
NDAA H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. CFATS H.R.4470 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks of 2023. BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner. H.R. 2864 - Countering CCP Drones Act. S. 4792 - Countering CCP Drones Act and Supporting Drones for Law Enforcement Act. BASF supports FAA establishing a critical infrastructure designation over chemical facilities to protect against unauthorized drone flights.
Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. S.1194/H.R. 4040 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189/H.R. 6159 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. H.R.9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. H.R.4470 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023. BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner and addressing drone issues.
H.R.8398 (Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act). BASF supports the temporary reduction or suspension of duties on imports of goods not domestically produced.
P.L.117-169 (Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58) and the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-69). BASF supports extension of tax credits that encourage residential and commercial building efficiency (Section 45L, Section 25C, and Section 179D). BASF also supports policies that encourage adoption of updated building energy codes and encourages public funding to support state and local energy code training and adoption.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
General System of Preferences (GSP) (H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act, H.R.7967 - To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences, H.R.8006 - Expedited Review of Products for GSP Act). BASF supports duty-free treatment of products imported from designated developing countries.
Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. H.R.9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. H.R.4470 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023. BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner. H.R.7284 - No Industrial Restrictions in Secret (IRIS) Act - BASF supports science-based, transparent development of regulations through Congressionally-authorized means. This includes EPA's utilization of multiple sources of data to produces standards that are harmonized with national and international standards.
NDAA (H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025). BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner.
S.1863/H.R.7198 - PROVE IT Act, Foreign Pollution Fee Act (S.3198) and Clean Competition Act (S.4355/H.R.6622). BASF supports carbon leakage solutions that create a level global playing field for low product carbon footprint products and are consistent with WTO obligations and other applicable agreements. Plastics: S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act, H.R.9676 - Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and the use of, all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. FTC Green Guides for Environmental Marketing Claims (no bills). BASF supports the FTC's efforts to revise the Green Guides which could include recognition of all forms of recycling technologies and mass balance accounting. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
P.L.117-169 (Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies.
P.L.117-169 (Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports tax credits and other incentives for the use of biobased and clean energy technologies. Expiration of P.L.115-97 (Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA)). BASF supports certainty in the business tax environment and a corporate tax rate that allows an appropriate return on investment, as well as immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S. 1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. H.R.4470 - Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2023. BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner.
2023 Farm Bill (H.R.8467 -- Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024). Among other things, BASF supports the inclusion of language related to mass balance in the new Farm Bill. EPA Pesticide Policies (no bills). BASF supports science-based evaluation and efficient processes for EPA registration of its pesticide products.
S.542 - CCU Parity Act of 2023. BASF supports parity for carbon utilization under IRC Sec. 45Q. Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169). BASF supports the inclusion of raw materials under the Section 45X incentive and believes that restrictive parameters under the Section 45V incentive may disadvantage certain geographic regions and hydrogen production types. H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. BASF supports tax law changes that provide immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA - P.L.115-97). BASF supports renewal of various business provisions in the TCJA that are currently scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
S. 3198 - Foreign Pollution Fee Act. BASF continues to provide input to this proposal for assigning fees to carbon-intensive imports (i.e., carbon border adjustment mechanism). S. 3422 - Clean Competition Act. BASF continues to provide input to this proposal establishing a carbon price for both domestically-produced industrial goods and carbon-intensive imports. S. 1863 - PROVE IT Act. BASF continues to provide input to this proposal authorizing DOE to undertake a study of carbon intensity for a variety of U.S. produced industrial goods. Plastics: S.1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S.1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and to achieve this goal, all innovative recycling technologies need to be utilized.
Implementation of clean energy programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (P.L.117-58) and Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169). BASF supports innovation in hydrogen, battery materials, battery storage, and other clean energy areas.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), White House Office
S. 542 - CCU Parity Act of 2023. BASF supports parity for carbon utilization under IRC Sec. 45Q. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 (P.L.115-97). BASF supports tax law changes to allow immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
H.R.1674/S.576 - Railway Safety Act of 2023, BASF supports rail safety enhancements and encourages Congress to consider needs and impacts to shippers in any related legislative action.
S.2178 - A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security. BASF supports public policies to promote security and safety at chemical plants and across our supply chain. This includes ensuring the CFATS program is reauthorized in a timely manner.
FY24 Appropriations Bills (No Bill Numbers). 2023 Farm Bill (No Bill Number). EPA Pesticide Policies. BASF supports science-based evaluation and efficient processes for EPA registration of its pesticides products.
Sen. Cassidy Foreign Pollution Fee Act - not yet introduced. BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Energy efficiency (no bills). BASF also supports requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies.
S.179/H.R.651 - COMPOST Act, S. 1194 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act, S. 1189 - Recycling and Infrastructure Accessibility Act. BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. H.R.1158 - Elimination of Future Technology Delays Act of 2023. H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act (includes H.R.1158). Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Draft Senate PFAS legislation (no bill number). BASF supports both a PFAS definition and a regulatory approach to these chemistries that is science-based and takes essential uses into account.
S.542 - CCU Parity Act of 2023. BASF supports parity for carbon utilization under IRC Sec. 45Q.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
E-mobility (H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022). BASF supports infrastructure improvements and surface transportation policies that encourage e-mobility. H.J.Res.100 - BASF supports a functioning rail/transportation system. BASF supports averting a disruptive rail strike. Advocated to avoid a rail strike using Congressional intervention if needed. BASF supports a functioning rail/transportation system. Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization.
Tax Code revisions (H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022). BASF is concerned by proposals to increase corporate rates and otherwise revise the tax code and believes that there are alternative means available to fund infrastructure improvements and other important spending programs. H.R.5371/S.1077 - Permanently Preserving America's Investment in Manufacturing Act. BASF supports a permanent change to the tax code that allows full deduction of interest for capital investments.
Climate Change (H.R.1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S.799/H.R.1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, H.R.3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act, H.R.5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (H.R. 9388/S. 5163 - Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, S.984/H.R.2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R.1512 - Clean Future Act, S.3742/H.R.8183 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, S.3743/H.R.8059 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs.
Filing targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S.2118 - Clean Energy for America Act, S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act, S.2377 - Energy Infrastructure Act, and H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as energy efficiency tax incentives (45L, 179D, 45Q). Energy infrastructure permitting reform (Energy Independence and Security Act no bill number and S. 4815 - START Act). BASF supports permitting reform legislation that, while protecting the environment, would allow timely consideration of infrastructure projects (transmission lines, pipelines, etc.) needed to meet clean energy goals.
Nondiscrimination. (H.R.8404/S.4556 - Respect for Marriage Act). BASF supports non-discrimination in marriage for interracial and same-sex couples. (H.R. 5/S.3935 - Equality Act). BASF supports the expansion of federal civil rights laws to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination.
Pesticides (no bills). BASF supports science-based evaluation and efficient processes for EPA registration of its pesticides products and reauthoriziation of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act. Biostimulants (H.R.7752 - Plant Biostimulant Act of 2022). BASF supports a consistent and predictable path to market for plant biostimulant products, including at both EPA and USDA.
Cybersecurity (H.R.5440 - Cyber Security Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act). BASF supports efforts to ensure that any new cybersecurity reporting requirements that might apply to the chemical industry focus on US operations and systems, provide for coordination across the federal government, and do not duplicate or conflict with existing provisions within physical security programs.
Climate Change (H.R.1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S.799/H.R.1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, H.R.3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act, H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (S.984/H.R.2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R.1512 - Clean Future Act, S. 3742/H.R. 8183 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, S. 3743/H.R. 8059 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.) BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S.2118 - Clean Energy for America Act, S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act and S.2377 - Energy Infrastructure Act). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as energy efficiency tax incentives (45L, 179D, 45Q). BASF supports the generation and transmission of clean energy (no specific legislation).
FY2023 Appropriations Bill for DOT, HUD, and related agencies (no bill number). BASF supports conditions on federal funding that require NHTSA cash-worthiness and vehicle safety standards to account for the use of plastics and polymer composites in vehicle production. FY2023 Appropriations Bill for DOI, environment, and related agencies (no bill number). BASF supports adequate funding for the EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs.
Tax Code revisions (H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act). BASF is concerned by proposals to increase corporate rates and otherwise revise the tax code and believes that there are alternative means available to fund infrastructure improvements and other important spending programs. H.R.5371/S.1077 - Permanently Preserving America's Investment in Manufacturing Act. BASF supports a permanent change to the tax code that allows full deduction of interest for capital investments.
E-mobility (H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act). BASF supports infrastructure improvements and surface transportation policies that encourage e-mobility.
Plastics (S.923/H.R.2159 - RECYCLE Act) S.984/H.R.2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act S.2645/H.R.5389 - REDUCE Act S.2388/H.R.4443 - COMPOST Act H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.1512 - Clean Future Act S.3742/H.R.8183 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act S.3743/H.R.8059 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act (no bils). BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
Climate Change (H.R.1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S.799/H.R.1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, H.R.3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act, H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (S.923/H.R.2159 - RECYCLE Act, S.984/H.R.2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, S.2645/H.R.5389 - REDUCE Act, S.2388/H.R.4443 - COMPOST Act, H.R.3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R.1512 - Clean Future Act, S. 3742/H.R. 8183 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, S. 3743/H.R. 8059 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act.) BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
BASF supports conditions on federal funding that require NHTSA cash-worthiness and vehicle safety standards to account for the use of plastics and polymer composites in vehicle production.
Climate Change (H.R.1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S.799/H.R.1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, H.R.3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act, H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (S.923/H.R.2159 - RECYCLE Act, S.984/H.R.2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, S.2645/H.R.5389 - REDUCE Act, S.2388/H.R.4443 - COMPOST Act, H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R.1512 - Clean Future Act, S.3742 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, S.3743 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products.
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (Clean Energy for America Act [no bill number], Energy Infrastructure Act [no bill number]). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as energy efficiency tax incentives (45L, 179D, 45Q).
E-mobility (H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act). BASF supports infrastructure improvements and surface transportation policies that encourage e-mobility.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Climate Change (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S. 799/H.R. 1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, H.R. 3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act, H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (S. 923/H.R. 2159 - RECYCLE Act, S. 984/H.R. 2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R. 2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R. 2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, S. 2645/H.R. 5389 - REDUCE Act, S.2388/H.R. 4443 - COMPOST Act, H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R. 1512 - Clean Future Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products.
Plastics (S. 923/H.R. 2159 - RECYCLE Act, S. 984/H.R. 2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R. 2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R. 2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, S. 2645/H.R. 5389 - REDUCE Act, S.2388/H.R. 4443 - COMPOST Act, H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 1512 - Clean Future Act ). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products.
E-mobility (H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act). BASF supports infrastructure improvements and surface transportation policies that encourage e-mobility.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Climate Change (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S. 799/H.R. 1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, H.R. 3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act, H.R. 2021 - Environmental Justice for All Act). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (S. 923/H.R. 2159 - RECYCLE Act, S. 984/H.R. 2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R. 2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R. 2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, S. 2645/H.R. 5389 - REDUCE Act, S.2388/H.R. 4443 - COMPOST Act, H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products.
Plastics (S. 923/H.R. 2159 - RECYCLE Act, S. 984/H.R. 2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R. 2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R. 2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, S. 2645/H.R. 5389 - REDUCE Act, S.2388/H.R. 4443 - COMPOST Act, H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Workforce - (H.R. 447 - National Apprenticeship Act, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (Pub. L. 1113-128)). BASF supports policies that promote apprenticeship and internship programs that are flexible and meet the needs of a changing workforce, as well as incentives for businesses to develop new apprenticeship and internship programs. Workplace Equity (S.1486/H.R. 1065 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act). BASF supports employment accommodations for pregnant workers.
TWIC (no bills). BASF supports objective and efficacious implementation of the Biometric Meter Rule based on a complete risk assessment that considers all relevant costs. Cybersecurity (including S. 1260/H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act). BASF supports efforts to ensure that any new cybersecurity reporting requirements that might apply to the chemical industry do not duplicate or conflict with existing provisions within physical security programs and that reported security information is sufficiently protected from disclosure.
Plastics (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act Title IX, S. 923/H.R. 2159 - RECYCLE Act, H.R. 2357 - RECOVER Act, S. 984/H.R. 2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R. 2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R. 2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban certain products. Plastics (INVEST Act Implementation - H.R. 3684). BASF supports open competition in the procurement of infrastructure piping materials. HFCs (Implementation of American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act/Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 - H.R. 133). BASF seeks to work with EPA in implementing the phasedown of HFCs.
Climate Change (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S. 799/H.R. 1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, H.R. 3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act, H.R. 2021 - Environmental Justice for All Act). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act Title IX, S. 923/H.R. 2159 - RECYCLE Act, H.R. 2357 - RECOVER Act, S. 984/H.R. 2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R. 2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R. 2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban certain products. Plastics (INVEST Act Implementation - H.R. 3684). BASF supports open competition in the procurement of infrastructure piping materials. HFCs (Implementation of American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act/Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 - H.R. 133). BASF seeks to work with EPA in implementing the phasedown of HFCs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act; Appropriations Request - no bill). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvements in building codes and incentives for green building and building efficiencies, as well as increased appropriations for related DOE programs.
Plastics (H.R. 1512 - CLEAN Future Act Title IX, S. 923/H.R. 2159 - RECYCLE Act, S. 984/H.R. 2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban certain products.
TWIC (no bills). BASF supports objective and efficacious implementation of the Biometric Meter Rule based on a complete risk assessment that considers all relevant costs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Plastics (S. 1982 - Save Our Seas Act, H.R. 5115 - Recover Act, S. 2941 - Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act, H.R 7228 - Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure. Environmental justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Chemistry Act (S. 999, H.R. 2051). BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Chemical Risk Assessment (H.R. 7612 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021). BASF supports modifications to report language mandating IRIS risk assessment for EPA programs. Plastics (S. 1982 - Save Our Seas Act, H.R. 5115 - Recover Act, S. 2941 - Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act, H.R 7228 - Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure. Plastics (H.R. 4687 - SMART-I Act, H.R. 2 - INVEST Act). BASF supports proposals for open competition in the procurement of infrastructure piping materials.
Energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S. 2137/H.R. 3962/H.R. 3586 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019, S. 2657 - Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvement in building codes, incentives for green building and building efficiencies. Tax Extenders/25C Tax Credits (H.R. 5159 - Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019, H.R. 1906 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the nonbusiness energy property credit, H.R. 4506 - Home Energy Savings Act). BASF supports the extension of and addition of air barrier language to the existing 25C efficiency credit for retrofits. Tax Incentives (H.R. 8930 - E-QUIP Act). BASF supports tax incentives that encourage commercial retrofits to increase energy efficiency.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
Tax Extenders/25C Tax Credits (H.R. 5159 - Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019, H.R. 1906 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the nonbusiness energy property credit, H.R. 4506 - Home Energy Savings Act). BASF supports the extension of and addition of air barrier language to the existing 25C efficiency credit for retrofits.
CFATS Reauthorization (S. 4096/4148 - A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes). BASF supports the long-term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program.
Potential energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S. 2137/H.R. 3962/H.R. 3586 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2019, S. 2657 - Advanced Geothermal Innovation Leadership Act of 2019). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvement in building codes, incentives in green building and building efficiencies. Tax Extenders/25C Tax Credits (H.R. 5159 - Empowering Homeowners Energy Efficiency Act of 2019, H.R. 1906 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the nonbusiness energy property credit, H.R. 4506 - Home Energy Savings Act). BASF supports the extension of and addition of air barrier language to the existing 25C efficiency credit for retrofits.
Sustainable Chemistry Act (S. 999, H.R. 2051). BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Chemical risk assessment (H.R. 7612 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021). BASF supports modifications to report language mandating IRIS risk assessment for EPA programs. Plastics (S. 1982 - Save Our Seas Act, H.R. 5115 - Recover Act, S. 2941 - Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act, H.R 7228 - Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Sustainable Chemistry Act (S. 999, H.R. 2051). BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Federal regulatory proposals related to the use and risks of ethylene oxide. Plastics (S. 1982 - Save Our Seas Act, H.R. 5115 - Recover Act, S. 2941 - Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure. Plastics (H.R. 4687 - SMART-I Act, H.R. 2 - INVEST Act). BASF supports proposals for open competition in the procurement of infrastructure piping materials.
Environmental Remediation (no bills). Issues surrounding cleanup standards for soil remediation at Superfund sites and policies for encouraging faster clean-up of Superfund sites. Climate Change (no bills). BASF supports legislation on climate change that ensures that reduction targets are economically feasible and technologically reasonable. Policies must allow energy-intensive and trade-exposed (EITE) companies to remain globally competitive (carbon leakage protection). Federal regulatory proposals related to the use and risks of ethylene oxide. Plastics (S. 1982 - Save Our Seas Act, H.R. 5115 - Recover Act, S. 2941 - Recycling Enhancements to Collection and Yield through Consumer Education Act). BASF supports proposals for advanced recycling of plastics and enhancements to recycling infrastructure.
BASF supports a transparent, rules-based trading system (no bills). Pesticide exports to Mexico (no bills). BASF is concerned about the implementation of restrictions on import of pesticides into Mexico by the Mexican government where such pesticides meet U.S. safety requirements. Tariffs on imports from China (no bills). BASF supports a level playing field in the granting of product exclusion requests related to tariffs imposed on imports from China.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Issues surrounding cleanup standards for soil remediation at superfund sites and policies for encouraging faster clean up of superfund sites. Issues regarding use of ethylene oxide. Clean Industrial Technology Act (H.R. 3978, H.R. 4230, S. 2300). BASF supports CITA as a step to addressing climate change, by encouragint the development and evaluation of innovative technologies aimed at increasing the technological and economic competitiveness of industry and manufacturing in the US and increasing emissions reductions in non-power industrial sectors. Climate Change (no bills). BASF supports legislation on climate change that: ensure that reduction targets are economically feasible and technologically reasonable. Policies must allow energy-intensive and trade-exposed (EITE) companies to remain globally competitive (carbon leakage protection). Plastics, S. 1983, H.R. 5115, S. 2941: Save Our Seas Act 2.0 (BASF supports the bill and proposals for funding of advanced recylcling
Potential energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S. 2137, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3586, S. 2657). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvement in building codes, incentives in green building and building efficiencies.
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (H.R. 5430). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues surrounding implementation of the treaty include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (H.R. 5430). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions. Product exclusion requests: BASF has filed for certain exclusions from tariffs on China made goods
Issues surrounding cleanup standards for soil remediation at superfund sites and policies for encouraging faster clean up of superfund sites. Issues regarding use of ethylene oxide. Clean Industrial Technology Act (H.R. 3978, H.R. 4230, S. 2300). BASF supports CITA as a step to addressing climate change, by encouragint the development and evaluation of innovative technologies aimed at increasing the technological and economic competitiveness of industry and manufacturing in the US and increasing emissions reductions in non-power industrial sectors. Climate Change (no bills). BASF supports legislation on climate change that: ensure that reduction targets are economically feasible and technologically reasonable. Policies must allow energy-intensive and trade-exposed (EITE) companies to remain globally competitive (carbon leakage protection). Plastics, S. 1983, H.R. 5115, S. 2941: Save Our Seas Act 2.0 (BASF supports the bill and proposals for funding of advanced recylcling
CFATS Reauthorization, H.R. 3256 (Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019): BASF supports long term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program. BASF supported the temporary extension of the program (enacted as PL-116-2)
Potential energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (S. 2137, H.R. 3962, H.R. 3586). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvement in building codes, incentives in green building and building efficiencies.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Continued interest in Congressional oversight of EPA's implementation of the Act. Federal proposals over the use and risks of ethylene oxide.
CFATS Reauthorization, H.R. 3256 (Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019): BASF supports long term reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Program. BASF supported the temporary extension of the program (enacted as PL-116-2)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Potential energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (no legislation yet). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvement in building codes, incentives in green building and building efficiencies. Potential reintroduction of SAVE Act.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Sustainable Chemistry Act. S. 999, H.R. 2051. BASF supports the Sustainable Chemistry Act. Open Competition Provisions (no legislation). BASF supports policies that allow for open competition in materials for use in water infrastructure Support for use of plastics and composite materials in autos Support for legislation (not yet introduced), to upgrade state/local municipal recycling programs and educational programs for plastics recycling
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) (no legislation yet). BASF supports ratification of the USMCA. Specific issues include auto rules, rules of origin and regulatory coordination provisions. Tariffs under Sections 232 and 301 of the Trade Act. BASF opposes use of tariffs.
Implementation of TCNJ, Treasury Regulations, particularly in regard to international tax provisions
Potential energy legislation, including energy efficiency provisions (no legislation yet). BASF supports provisions in energy legislation requiring improvement in building codes, incentives in green building and building efficiencies. Potential reintroduction of SAVE Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 3681, ARPA-E Reauthorization Act. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office) and related efficiency programs at DOE, including BTO, JCESR and BECP. Energy and Natural Resources Act (S. 1460/H.R. 2361. Support for energy efficiency programs under the Energy and Natural Resources Act
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
Implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act regarding international provisions
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA. HFC reductions required under the Kigali amendment. BASF supports U.S. ratification and adherence to the Kigali amendment. Sustainable chemistry initiative (support for legislative provisions promoting sustainable chemistry, including S.3296). Open competition for use of plastics in infrastructure, including water systems piping (no legislation) Importance of recycling plastics and development of infrastructure to support broader and more enhanced recycling (no legislation yet)
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Disaster Recovery and Reform Act, S. 3041. BASF supports increased building resiliency in construction to assist in resistance to natural disasters..
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
Implementation of the Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act. Concerns with regard to implementation of the new chemical provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act as amended by the LCSA. HFC reductions required under the Kigali amendment. BASF supports U.S. ratification and adherence to the Kigali amendment. Sustainable chemistry initiative (support for legislative provisions promoting sustainable chemistry, including S.3296). Open competition for use of plastics in infrastructure, including water systems piping (no legislation) Importance of recycling plastics and development of infrastructure to support broader and more enhanced recycling (no legislation yet)
TWIC reader rule, H.R. 5729/S. 3094 . Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities. Reauthorization of the CFATS program, S. 3405 (BASF supports reauthorization of the CFATS program)
Workforce development policy, needs for workforce skills in manufacturing and importance of workforce development to the chemical industry (no legislation yet)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Proposals to expand the scope of review of the Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)(H.R. 4311, S. 2098)
H.R. 3861. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office) and related efficiency programs at DOE, including BTO, JCESR and BECP. Energy and Natural Resources Act (S. 1460/H.R. 2361. Support for energy efficiency programs under the energy and Natural Resources Act (S. 1460/H.R. 2361)
Discussions of immigration policy as growth in industry as constraint upon workforce development (no legislation)
Reauthorization of the Perkins Act (H.R. 2353, no Senate bill as yet), supporting career and technical education. Importance of workforce development to the chemical industry
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Funding for Department of Energy under H.R. 3681. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites. Funding for infrastructure projects (no legislation yet).
No legislation yet introduced. Support for development of trade treaties, specifically TTIP, and importance of NAFTA and seeking reasonable negotiation objectives in context of renegotiation of NAFTA. Issues on potential renegotiation of KORUS. Canadian regulatory cooperation. Duty drawback inclusion as part of NAFTA negotiation
TWIC reader rule. Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities (No legislation yet). Reauthorization of the CFATS program
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including continuation of funding for the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act under Continuing Resolutions, continued funding for the Department of Energy, ARPA-E program, funding for automotive plastics and composites
Open competition in pipe materials, H.R. 5310. Support for open competition to allow use of plastic materials in key infrastructure piping projects.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
H.R. 3861. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office) and related efficiency programs at DOE, including BTO, JCESR and BECP. Energy and Natural Resources Act (S. 1460/H.R. 2361)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Appropriations for key agencies and activities, including Energy Department and Environmental Protection Agency. Specific appropriations priorities including funding of Chemical Safety Program (Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention) and pesticide registration and safety activities (Office of Pesticide Programs), FDA funding for activities under the Sunscreen Innovation Act and Department of Energy funding for ARPA-E, Energy Star, Building America and Building Technology Office
Reauthorization of the Perkins Act (H.R. 2353, no Senate bill as yet), supporting career and technical education. Importance of workforce development to the chemical industry
TWIC reader rule. Concerns with proposed rule from U.S. Coast Guard covering placement for biometric readers at regulated facilities (No legislation yet)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Tax reform, including House blueprint on reform (no bill yet). Specific provisions on corporate tax rates, interest deductibility and border adjustibility
Support for Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 385/H.R. 2361. Support for energy efficiency legislation and opposition to proposed cuts to Energy Programs supported by BASF (ARPA-E, Building America, Energy Start, Building Technology Office).
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Tax reform, including House blueprint on reform (no bill yet). Specific provisions on corporate tax rates, interest deductibility and border adjustibility
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
Energy Efficiency, including sufficiency of funding for the Department of Energy. Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S. 720, HR 2177, H.R. 1273, H.R. 8 (Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act of 2015) including provisions on energy efficiency promotion (SAVE Act); Energy Policy Modernization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Trade Promotion Authority, H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), specifically provisions related to regulatory convergence (no legislation yet).
Remediation Policy for sediment under EPA remediation policy (no legislation yet). S. 1047, legislation related to SNAP rule under the Montreal Protocol, U.S. policy on management of HFCs (no legislation)
Legislation to change the process of pursuing temporary duty suspension bills, S. 998 (American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2015)
H.R. 2577, THUD Appropriations bill on energy codes-related provision within the THUD appropriations bill
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
SAVE Act, S. 1106, H.R. 4615, authorizing the consideration of energy efficiency in the writing of FHA backed mortgages
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, , H.R. 2708. No Senate bill currently. Bill seeks temporary duty relief on certain products imported but not manufactured in the U.S. A number of the products covered under H.R. 2708 are products for which BASF Corporation is the importer.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Workforce development and education. BASF seeks approrpriate provisions for improvement of technical and scientific training for a 21st century workforce for the American chemical industry (HR 803, SKILLS Act)
Surface transportation reform. BASF seeks improvements in the process for reviewing rates in the Surface Transportation Board and application of the antitrust laws to rail rates (S. 638, Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013)
Chemicals management/Reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act. S. 1009 (no House bill yet). BASF supports modernization of the Act to improve the ability of EPA to regulate chemicals.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE