H.R.3970 Passed 402-12 Burgess voted YES Title:To provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] (introduced 3/16/2004) Cosponsors: 10 Committees: House Science; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation House Reports: 108-462 Latest Major Action: 4/22/2004 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY AS OF: 3/16/2004--Introduced. Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2004 - Directs the President to establish a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program to promote and coordinate Federal research, development, demonstration, education, and technology transfer activities related to green chemistry and chemical engineering to design chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Requires the President to establish an Interagency Working Group to oversee the planning, management, and coordination of the Program.