"Bill to Preserve Chemical Security Program Passed by House"

"The House passed a bill to extend an expiring chemical facility security program, with Democrats and Republicans hoping to buy time for negotiations on its future.

The vote Jan. 8 was 414-3 in favor of the bill, with 188 Republicans joining 226 Democrats in support of H.R. 251. The legislation extends the Department of Homeland Security’s Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program, which is scheduled to expire Jan. 18."

Sam Pearson reports for Bloomberg Environment January 8, 2019.