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Lobbying issues and bill citations
CHM · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Chemical facility security (no bills). 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. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act). BASF supports policies to promote recycling and composting, and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports public policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures be used for selection of materials for federally-funded infrastructure projects. Microplastics (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation and funding of 2016 reforms to 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 and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. Advanced Recycling and Mass Balance (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. Redrafting/Revising Renewable Chemical Act (previously H.R.6532/S.4931 in 118th session). BASF supports approaches that improve accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. Implementation of 2016 reforms to 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 and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
Literal federal measure citations: S.351, S.623, H.R.6532, S.4931
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. DOE Funding (no bills). BASF supports appropriations and funding for Dept. of Energy programs related to efficiency, energy codes, ARPA-E (innovation), and existing/obligated funding for contracts and for programs authorized by Congress, including DOE's Industrial Demonstration Program (IDP). 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. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued existence of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by DOE and EPA. Funding for rare earths and critical minerals (no bills). BASF supports continued and expanded availability of funding for rare earths- and critical minerals-related activities.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1
AGR · Agriculture
2023 Farm Bill (H.R.8467 -- Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024). Among other things, BASF supports the inclusion of language related to mass balance in the new Farm Bill.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.8467
HOM · Homeland Security
Chemical facility security (no bills). 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. Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act of 2025 (S. 1875). BASF supports streamlined federal cybersecurity regulations to ensure compliance harmonization and eliminate duplicative requirements across the federal government. Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (S. 1337). BASF supports sharing of cyber threats with the federal government and private sector entities to mitigate, protect, and prevent attacks on cyber systems.
Literal federal measure citations: S. 1875, S. 1337
ENV · Environment/Superfund
S.1863/H.R.7198 - PROVE IT Act, S.3198 - Foreign Pollution Fee Act, and S.4355/H.R.6622 - Clean Competition Act. BASF supports carbon leakage solutions that create a level global playing field for low product carbon footprint products and are consistent with WTO obligations and other applicable agreements. Plastics (S.351 - STEWARD Act). BASF supports policies to promote recycling and composting, and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructure, rather than ban or tax certain products. Open Competition (no bills). BASF supports public policies that ensure open, competitive bidding procedures be used for selection of materials for federally-funded infrastructure projects. Microplastics (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to reduce plastic pollution in the environment, including pollution from nanoplastics and microplastics. Global Plastics Treaty (no bills). BASF supports the development of a global plastics treaty to eliminate plastic pollution and the use of all innovative recycling technologies to achieve this goal. Advanced Recycling and Mass Balance (no bills). BASF supports public policies that seek to formally recognize advanced recycling technologies and mass balance accounting as critical to growing the circular economy, eliminating plastic pollution, and protecting the environment. No IRIS Act (S.623); Implementation of 2016 reforms to 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 and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner. EnergyStar Appropriations (Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill - no bill number). BASF supports the continued existence of the EnergyStar program jointly administered by DOE and EPA. Redrafting/Revising Renewable Chemical Act (previously H.R.6532/S.4931 in 118th session). BASF supports approaches that improve accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology.
Literal federal measure citations: S.1863, H.R.7198, S.3198, S.4355, H.R.6622, S.351, S.623, H.R.6532, S.4931
TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Expiration of P.L.115-97 (Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA). BASF supports certainty in the business tax environment and a corporate tax rate that allows an appropriate return on investment, as well as immediate R&D expensing, a more flexible standard for interest deductibility, and full expensing of capital equipment purchases. Redrafting/Revising Renewable Chemical Act (previously H.R.6532/S.4931 in 118th session). BASF supports approaches that improve accessibility, usability, and recognition of mass balance accounting methodology. 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, and opposes the proposed IRC Sec. 899.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.6532, S.4931, H.R.1
TRA · Transportation
Section 301 Investigation into China - Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance (no bills). BASF supports a cost-efficient approach to supporting the domestic shipbuilding industry that recognizes applicable timelines, does not overwhelm existing port resources, and avoids supply chain disruptions.
TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)
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. Section 301 Investigation into China - Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance (no bills). BASF supports a cost-efficient approach to supporting the domestic shipbuilding industry that recognizes applicable timelines, does not overwhelm existing port resources, and avoids supply chain disruptions.
DEF · Defense
Chemical facility security (no bills). 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.
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.
