Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2005

H.R. 1215, the Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2005, seeks to establish a coordinated federal program to support the design of chemical products and manufacturing processes that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances. The bill would provide funding for research, help businesses adopt safer chemical technologies, and create grants to update college curricula and retrain professionals in environmentally friendly engineering practices. For the average citizen, this legislation aims to improve public health and environmental safety by encouraging the development of consumer products and industrial methods that are inherently less toxic and more resource-efficient.