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HR 3033 104th Congress House

Infectious Agents Control Act of 1996

Official title: To control the transfer within the United States of infectious agents which have the potential to pose a severe threat to the public health and safety, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 6, 1996 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Health Administrative procedureArmed Forces and National SecurityBacterial diseasesBiological research
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 18, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Mar 6, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 6, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E294-295)
Mar 6, 1996
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 18, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Infectious Agents Control Act of 1996 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) issue rules to regulate the transfer in the United States of infectious agents that have the potential to pose a severe threat to the public health and safety; (2) regulate such transfer; and (3) establish and maintain a list of such agents. Empowers the Secretary to assess a civil monetary penalty for violations. Mandates a criminal fine or imprisonment for a knowing violation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3033: Infectious Agents Control Act of 1996. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3033/
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"H.R. 3033: Infectious Agents Control Act of 1996." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3033/.
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H.R. 3033, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3033/.
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