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Congress Averts Shutdown, But Lack of Disaster Supplemental Threatens to Force Congress to Come Back The House and Senate passed a bill on September 25 to avert a government shutdown, extending the budget deadline to December 20. The continuing resolution (CR) keeps federal agencies funded...

Congressional Stalemate Intensifies as Funding Deadline Nears On September 18, the House rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) six-month stopgap spending bill (H.R. 9494) paired with an election security measure requiring proof of citizenship, edging Congress closer to the September 30 deadline to fund the government....

The ability to withstand the elements is a massively important characteristic in the building and construction space. Enter vinyl—a material with exceptional performance in varying environmental conditions. Here’s a closer look at how vinyl excels in building and construction applications, proving to be a true...

Vinyl Institute Wins Key Ruling on EPA’s Chemical Testing Procedures The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit finalized a landmark ruling establishing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirement to demonstrate the need for chemical testing orders under the Toxic Substances Control...

Biden Administration’s Shift on Plastics Treaty Sparks Industry Pushback The Biden administration has signaled a significant reversal in its stance on plastic production, now supporting targets to reduce plastic production in upcoming negotiations for an international plastics treaty. This change marks a major departure from...

In August every year, music enthusiasts come together to celebrate National Vinyl Record Day. This annual event pays homage to a format that revolutionized how we experience music. Vinyl records hold an important place in music history. To fully appreciate National Vinyl Record Day, it’s...

Senate Unanimously Approves 2024 Water Resources Development Bill The Senate unanimously approved the 2024 water resources development bill (S. 4367), which authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) programs and projects. The biennial legislation, introduced by Senate Environment and Public Works Chairman Thomas Carper (D-DE)...

On July 24th, EPA announced that it would move ahead with classifying vinyl chloride as a high-priority substance for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substance Control Act. This was a widely expected move that begins a multi-year evaluation process. Some groups have touted this as...