HR 3796
104th Congress
House
Health
Cervical cancer
Commerce
Dioxins
Environmental Protection
Medical research
Paper and paper products
Product safety
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications
Women
Women's health
Women's Health and Dioxin Act of 1996
Introduced: July 11, 1996
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 19, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jul 11, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jul 11, 1996
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Women's Health and Dioxin Act of 1996 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate research on the extent to which dioxin in tampons poses any health risks to women, including risks regarding cervical cancer.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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