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Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1371| Senate 
| Updated: 5/8/2019
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 8, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 22, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2588
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • May 8, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • May 8, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 22, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2588
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2588: Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019
Animal and plant healthAquatic ecologyCosmetics and personal careEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollution

Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1371| Senate 
| Updated: 5/8/2019
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 8, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
May 22, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2588
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • May 8, 2019
    Introduced in Senate
  • May 8, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • May 22, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2588
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2588: Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Animal and plant healthAquatic ecologyCosmetics and personal careEndangered and threatened speciesEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine pollution