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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 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 Requests White House Meeting to Advance American Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

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 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 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

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