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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

SOCMA Responds to Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomes the inclusion of expanded R&D tax credits in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will help America remain on the cutting edge of technological advancement.

July 4, 2025

SOCMA Backs the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s R&D Tax Credit Boost

On behalf of the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA), I respectfully request a meeting with your team to share how our members are accelerating reshoring and advancing American manufacturing.

May 22, 2025

SOCMA Urges Trade Policies that Balance Domestic Protection with Access to Critical Materials

The Trump Administration announcement imposing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% on goods from China is a significant shift in U.S. trade policy and poses serious challenges for the specialty chemical sector, disrupting well-established supply chains and increasing operational costs for manufacturers.

February 2, 2025

SOCMA Commends Congressional Focus on Revitalizing TSCA and Advancing U.S. Chemical Innovation

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) commends the House Energy and Commerce Committee for its focus on strengthening the new chemicals review process under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). A streamlined and efficient review process is critical to fostering innovation, enabling the development of new chemicals, and maintaining America's leadership in specialty chemical manufacturing.

January 22, 2025

An Open Letter to the Trump Administration

As the Trump administration prepares to take office, the specialty chemical manufacturing industry stands ready to support and drive the nation’s economic renewal.

January 20, 2025

Navigating the Evolving Political Landscape

In today's evolving political landscape, we face aggressive regulatory environments and significant legal and political shifts unlike anything I've encountered in my career. You have my word: SOCMA is vigilantly monitoring these changes, assessing their impact on our members. Our scope encompasses not only the presidential election but also Supreme Court decisions and the ongoing activities of federal agencies.

July 23, 2024

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