To amend the Clean Air Act to require that at least one member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has demonstrated knowledge and substantial experience in the trades or industrial labor, and for other purposes.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10790 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that proposes to amend the Clean Air Act. Specifically, it aims to ensure that at least one member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board possesses demonstrated knowledge and substantial experience in trades or industrial labor.
The bill would affect the composition of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board by adding a requirement for a specific type of professional background among its members. The Clean Air Act establishes this board to investigate chemical accidents.
This bill was introduced on October 9, 2026, by Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its complete provisions and potential implications are not yet publicly available beyond the stated purpose in its title.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10790 do?
- H.R. 10790 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that proposes to amend the Clean Air Act. Specifically, it aims to ensure that at least one member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board possesses demonstrated knowledge and substantial experience in trades or industrial labor. The bill would affect the composition of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board by adding a requirement for a specific type of professional background among its members. The Clean Air Act establishes this board to investigate chemical accidents. This bill was introduced on October 9, 2026, by Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its complete provisions and potential implications are not yet publicly available beyond the stated purpose in its title.
- Has H.R. 10790 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10790 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10790?
- H.R. 10790 was sponsored by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez [D-WA3] (Democrat-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10790?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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