Toxic chemicals pose a major threat to the health of children throughout Massachusetts.
By passing this legislation now, Congress can help give parents across this nation peace of mind that their children are growing up safe, healthy, and secure. It will also build upon ten years of success of similar legislation in states like New Jersey, California, and Massachusetts. Since Massachusetts' Toxics Use Reduction Act went into effect in 1990, the amount of toxic chemicals used by Bay State industries has dropped by 20 percent, while the volume of chemicals ending up as waste has dropped by 30 percent.