Report: CFATS Vital to Combating Terrorism
Companies say they lost access to valuable tools for securing chemical facilities when Congress allowed CFATS to expire.
Better Policy & Regulation
The chemistry industry works constructively with policymakers and regulators to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our nation and our world.
Supply Chain
Chemical manufacturers report that despite improving conditions, supply chain challenges and freight transportation disruptions continue to be a major problem for the U.S. business of chemistry and the broader economy.
Permitting Reform
Policies should be modernized to encourage the development of energy and manufacturing infrastructure and technologies of all kinds. Updated permitting policies can advance key national priorities on climate, energy and supply chain security, and U.S. competitiveness.
Issues in Focus
Working Together to Find Solutions
ACC and our members consistently strive to work across party lines in a constructive bipartisan manner with the constant goal of finding common ground on the solutions needed to help solve the world’s most pressing challenges, while ensuring our industry is able to innovate, create jobs and help grow the economy.
From our industry’s unique role in defeating disease, to combating climate change, to improving sustainability and protecting the health and safety of people worldwide, the ability of administrations, legislatures, agencies, Congress and the chemical industry to work together to develop the solutions for a better future for everyone is essential.
Chemistry Creates, America Competes.
American success relies on American chemistry.
Proposed restrictions on U.S. chemical manufacturers stifles American innovation, jobs, and competitiveness.
Learn how sound policies can keep American chemistry competitive.
Permitting Reform
Policies should be modernized to encourage the development of energy and manufacturing infrastructure and technologies of all kinds. Updated permitting policies can advance key national priorities on climate, energy and supply chain security, and U.S. competitiveness.
Advancing Science and Innovation by Improving TSCA Implementation
EPA must implement TSCA in-line with Congressional intent and the intent of the 2016 bipartisan Amendments to the law.
Trade By the Numbers
$179
Billion of total U.S. exports in 2022, accounting for 10.3% of all U.S. goods exports
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Natural Gas
ACC released a white paper highlighting the importance of natural gas and the need for policies that reflect its value to the American economy, the energy transition, and climate progress. This paper explains how natural gas is linked to several national priorities.
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- White Paper:
Congress Must Act to Combat Terrorism
Restore the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Now!
$27+
Billion invested by ACC members to further enhance facility security since September 11, 2001.
Chemistry & Sustainability
A sustainable future will need commitments from individuals, communities, governments, business and industry. The chemical industry is committed to being part of the solution.
Chemical Management
TSCA implementation should be effective, transparent and reliable. This is critical to ensuring protections for human health and the environment, while enabling the chemical industry to continue to innovate, create jobs, and grow the economy.