US SB1371 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on May 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 8 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-08 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2588 (Same As) 2019-05-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Subjects
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
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
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1371/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1371/BILLS-116s1371is.pdf |
