Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019
Latest action · May 8, 2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 8, 2019
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 8, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-HI | Mazie K. Hirono | Original | May 8, 2019 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 8, 2019Introduced in Senate
- May 8, 2019Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2588 | Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019 | Identical bill | May 22, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Environmental Protection.
- 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
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 8, 2019Introduced in Senate
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