Ralph Hall: “Mr. Speaker, I want to just say that the Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2007 offered today by my good…”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to just say that the Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2007 offered today by my good friend from Georgia, Dr. Gingrey, will provide for research and development of chemical products and processes so as to reduce the use of creation of hazardous substances. Advances in these areas have the potential of reducing the creation of substances that are harmful to our environment. In particular, H.R. 2850 includes a competitive merit-based grant program to universities to incorporate green chemistry concepts into the curriculum for chemistry and chemical engineering. This will ensure that future generations will consider the importance of green chemistry ideas. The legislation strives to build a base from which the creation of hazardous substances may be reduced. I look forward to Dr. Gingrey's comments on this bill and urge my colleagues to support it.”