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To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxin, synthetic fibers, chemical fragrances, and other components of feminine hygiene products.

USA115th CongressHR-2379| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2017
Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Robin Danielson Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institutes of Health to conduct or support research on the extent to which components (including contaminants and substances used as fragrances, colorants, dyes, and preservatives) in feminine hygiene products pose health risks to women who use the products or to the children of women who use the products during or before pregnancy.
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Timeline
May 4, 2017
Introduced in House
May 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

CancerChild healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHereditary and development disordersImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchProduct safety and qualitySex and reproductive healthWomen's health

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxin, synthetic fibers, chemical fragrances, and other components of feminine hygiene products.

USA115th CongressHR-2379| House 
| Updated: 5/5/2017
Robin Danielson Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institutes of Health to conduct or support research on the extent to which components (including contaminants and substances used as fragrances, colorants, dyes, and preservatives) in feminine hygiene products pose health risks to women who use the products or to the children of women who use the products during or before pregnancy.
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Timeline
May 4, 2017
Introduced in House
May 4, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Timothy J. Walz (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerChild healthHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHereditary and development disordersImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchProduct safety and qualitySex and reproductive healthWomen's health