Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019

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Bill Number

S 1371

Introduced

May 8, 2019

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Topics

Animal and plant health Aquatic ecology Cosmetics and personal care Endangered and threatened species Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental health Environmental Protection Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine pollution

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Summary

Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to study the impact of oxybenzone and octinoxate (chemicals commonly found in sunscreens) on public health and the environment, including marine life.

Actions

May 8, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 8, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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