The Senate voted to pass a bill to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Bill. The bill now goes to President Obama for his signature in order to become law. It’s the first time the Act has been amended in 40 years.
Senator Rand Paul, who opposed a fast-track vote last week, dropped his objection after reviewing the bill, giving the Senate the opportunity to vote.
For more on the TSCA Bill, read this article.