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Lobbying issues and bill citations
CHM · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]; No IRIS Act (S.623); BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Chemical Facility Security (H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act; S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act; H.R. 5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act). BASF supports FAA establishment of a critical infrastructure designation over chemical facilities and the use of countermeasures to protect against unauthorized drone flights. BASF also advocates for policies that promote physical and cybersecurity, as well as safety at chemical plants across the supply chain. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act). BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports public policies ensuring that open, competitive bidding procedures are used for selecting materials in federally funded infrastructure projects. Microplastics (H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Advanced Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Mass Balance (H.R.4832/S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act). BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.
Literal federal measure citations: S.623, H.R.5061, S.1337, H.R. 5079, S.351, H.R.4109, H.R. 2145, H.R.4903, H.R.4832, S.2654
ENG · Energy/Nuclear
Biobased Technologies (P.L.117-169 Inflation Reduction Act). BASF supports the Section 45Z tax credit, expansion of related incentives, and other support for the use of biobased technologies. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. BASF supports preservation of energy efficiency and other incentives enhanced by Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169), including IRC Sec. 25C, Sec. 45L, Sec. 179D, Sec. 45X, and Sec. 45Z. Energy Efficiency (H.R.4626 - Dont Mess with My Home Appliances Act, H.R.4758 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, H.R.3699 - Energy Choice Act, H.R.3474 - Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, H.R.4690 - Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act, H.R.5184 - Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act, H.R.1355 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025). BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1, H.R.4626, H.R.4758, H.R.3699, H.R.3474, H.R.4690, H.R.5184, H.R.1355
AGR · Agriculture
2026 Farm Bill: Among other things, BASF supports the inclusion of language related to mass balance in the new Farm Bill.
HOM · Homeland Security
Chemical facility security (H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, H.R.5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act). BASF supports FAA establishing a critical infrastructure designation over chemical facilities as well as the use of countermeasures to protect against unauthorized drone flights. BASF also advocates for policies to promote physical and cyber security, and safety at chemical plants across our supply chain.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.5061, S.1337, H.R.5079
ENV · Environment/Superfund
No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act [P.L.94-469]. BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding, staffing, and regulatory efficiency to ensure that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and encourages the use of all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act; H.R.4109 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R.2145 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act). BASF supports policies that promote recycling and composting and improve recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than banning or taxing specific products. Microplastics (H.R.4903 - Plastic Health Research Act). BASF supports policies that reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Advanced Recycling (no bills). BASF supports policies that formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Mass Balance (H.R.4832/S.2654 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act). BASF supports legislation that promotes bioattributed and biobased products and improves accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures are used for selecting materials in federally funded infrastructure projects. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued operation of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Literal federal measure citations: S.623, S.351, H.R.4109, H.R.2145, H.R.4903, H.R.4832, S.2654
TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act implementation. BASF supports policies that encourage energy efficiency, including IRC Sec. 25C, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1
TRA · Transportation
Rail (no bills). BASF supports fair competition in the transportation and rail sector to enhance efficiency and affordability.
TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure they do not unintentionally affect imported goods needed for investment and production expansion in the U.S.
DEF · Defense
Chemical facility security (H.R.5061 - Counter-UAS Authority, Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act, S.1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act, H.R.5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act). BASF supports FAA establishing a critical infrastructure designation over chemical facilities as well as the use of countermeasures to protect against unauthorized drone flights. BASF also advocates for policies to promote physical and cyber security, and safety at chemical plants across our supply chain.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.5061, S.1337, H.R.5079
HCR · Health Issues
Make America Healthy Again initiative (no bills). BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable.
TAR · Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)
Tariffs (no bills). BASF supports a strategic approach to tariffs to ensure that they do not unintentionally affect imported goods needed for investment and production expansion in the U.S., including tariffs on Indian impacting domestic ibuprofen production.
MAN · Manufacturing
Manufacturing Investment (no bills). BASF support ACOE actions that ensure safe and timely delivery of manufacturing equipment needed to expand U.S. manufacturing production.
