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SOCMA Issues Comments on OSTP Request for Information on New National Strategy

Shifting to advanced manufacturing, SOCMA recently submitted comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in response to its Request for Information to inform a new national strategy.

March 16, 2026

SOCMA Statement on Project Vault

SOCMA welcomes the Administration’s focus on strengthening U.S. supply-chain resilience through initiatives like Project Vault and ensuring American manufacturers have reliable access to materials critical to national security, energy systems, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing.

February 13, 2026

SOCMA Welcomes the U.S. Senate’s Confirmation of Douglas M. Troutman as Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).

SOCMA welcomes the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Douglas M. Troutman as Assistant Administrator for the EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP).

December 22, 2025

Government Shutdown: Impact on Specialty Chemical Manufacturers

This weekend’s tentative deal to end the federal government shutdown unfolded much as we predicted, offering a path forward but leaving key uncertainties in its wake.

November 10, 2025

Supporting Innovation: SOCMA Backs Nomination of Douglas M. Troutman to Lead EPA’s OCSPP

Bringing new chemistries to market is vital to innovation and it depends on a clear, predictable, and timely risk based regulatory process. The EPA’s New Chemicals Review Program is the cornerstone of that process, ensuring safety while enabling manufacturers to develop cutting-edge products that support economic growth, sustainability, and improved quality of life.

October 8, 2025

Government Shutdown: Impact on Specialty Chemical Manufacturers

The federal government has officially shut down, with no clear path out as both sides remain entrenched.

October 1, 2025

SOCMA Statement on Reciprocal Tariffs and U.S. Manufacturing Strategy

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) shares the Trump administration’s goal of revitalizing American manufacturing.

April 3, 2025

EPA’s Regulatory Overhaul Paves the Way for Specialty Chemical Innovation and U.S. Competitiveness

In a decisive move to eliminate unnecessary regulatory barriers and propel American manufacturing forward, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is removing hurdles to innovation, investment, and economic growth in the specialty chemical sector.

March 13, 2025

SOCMA Statement on President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomes President Trump’s vision for strengthening American manufacturing, reducing regulatory burdens, and ensuring a competitive business environment, as outlined in his Address to a Joint Session of Congress.

March 5, 2025

SOCMA Guidance Document: Methylene Chloride Risk Management Rule

This members-only document is an overview of EPA’s final Risk Management Rule for Methylene Chloride. The downloadable guidance document focuses on the impact to chemical manufacturing facilities.

May 29, 2024

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