I hope we get this done to honor Senator Lautenberg's legacy.

In my opinion, when you look at maps like this, it absolutely shows us why we have to fix TSCA through a strong bipartisan compromise like Udall-Vitter.

Yes. And in fact, the Udall-Vitter bill gives EPA more authority, correct?

I believe we have the opportunity to actually reform a law and improve lives and save lives.

So if a State has a regulation on a chemical that EPA takes up, that regulation doesn't go away unless and until EPA essentially blesses the chemical?

When TSCA was first passed, it was actually done through the Commerce Committee, primarily because unlike other environmental laws that regulate pollutants, TSCA actually regulates products all over the Country and the world.

Doesn't the Udall-Vitter bill grandfather in permanently all State chemical specific regulations that were in place January 1st, 2015?

TSCA reform should encourage green chemistry, assure transparency, and include stricter requirements.

So if a State has already acted, even if EPA takes on a chemical, even if EPA says, you can drink this and you will have a great life, that State regulation is still in effect?

There has been this attempt over and over to somehow characterize this as a pure industry bill with somehow no support among groups that care about public health and safety.

Doesn't it keep in place any State regulation that exists prior to the EPA taking up a chemical until the EPA makes a conclusion in its study?

On behalf of the March of Dimes, I thank you, Mr. Chairman, as well as Senators Udall and Vitter, for our hard work, reaching across the aisle and working to address the needs and concerns of many stakeholders.

I appreciate your work on that. We will continue to work and resolve that.

The Udall-Vitter bill we will be discussing today, among other things, is the only bipartisan bill on radar.

I think we need to have the preemption discussion in that context.

The first is that chemicals should be reviewed against a safety standard that is based on sound science and reflects risk-based criteria, protective of human health and the environment.

Your work and EPA's work with us has been very constructive.

And the Vitter-Udall bill gives EPA more resources through user fees, correct?

As a matter of fact, Senator and Congresswoman Edwards, we were having some challenges and still have some challenges in Maryland, trying to modify this data.

Thank you, Madam President. All this week I have come to the floor to talk about this issue of birthright citizenship and to offer my amendment that would end that policy. I come to the floor again on that issue. I have an amendment…

this is the same amendment I presented-- tried to present--and discussed on the floor of the Senate yesterday. It addresses a very serious problem with our broken immigration system as well as a problem that leads to serious abuse and…

I send a second-degree amendment to the desk, Vitter amendment No. 284, to Portman amendment No. 271, and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 284 to Amendment No. 271

Thank you, Madam President. I have an amendment at the desk which has been slightly modified from its original form, and I ask unanimous consent that it be called up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there an objection?

the amendment I have at the desk is about a very important issue. Before I explain what it is, I will say that I strongly support the underlying bill. I compliment Senator Cornyn and others who have worked on a bipartisan basis on this…