Member DashboardEfforts to align on federal heat standard continue
The U.S. Senate introduced the Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 as companion legislation to the House 2025 bill. Both measures aim to block the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) from finalizing its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Indoor and Outdoor Work Settings.
Washington Gov. signs Lead in Cookware Act
Washington Governor Ferguson signed the Lead in Cookware Act (SB 5975) into law. The law eliminates the 10-ppm lead content limit previously scheduled to take effect in 2028, exempts electrical components, and assigns the Department of Ecology regulatory authority under the state’s Safer Products program. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, the law also prohibits the manufacture, sale or distribution of aluminum or brass cookware, utensils, or cookware components containing intentionally added lead
NAM study details burdensome costs of U.S. permitting systems
A new report from the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Foundation for American Innovation finds that the U.S. permitting system costs manufacturers $7.9 billion annually. The report highlights the scale and complexity of federal permitting, with manufacturers most often citing Clean Water Act permits (required for 82.1% of projects) and Clean Air Act permits (required for 72.6%). The findings show that permitting requirements most heavily affect routine upgrades, expansions and ongoing operations.
PFAS Updates
- The regularly updated Complex Product Manufacturers Coalition spreadsheet includes current and proposed state and federal regulations addressing PFAS