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HR 2968 105th Congress House

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take no further action on proposed regulation relating to the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers.

Introduced: November 8, 1997 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Health Administrative procedureAir pollution controlAsthmaChlorofluorocarbons
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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.
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Nov 20, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Nov 9, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2283)
Nov 8, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Nov 8, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 20, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires, in complying with specified provisions of the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer regarding chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), that any regulations under which the essential use designations may be removed to phase out allowances for drug products require certification to the Congress that alternatives to inhalers are available that, for all user populations, are comparable in safety and effectiveness, therapeutic indications, dosage strength, cost, and retail availability. Requires withdrawal of a specified proposed rulemaking concerning CFCs in metered-dose inhalers. Regulates issuance of another proposal.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jul 20, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2968: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take no further action on proposed regulation relating to the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2968/
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"H.R. 2968: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take no further action on proposed regulation relating to the use of chlorofluorocarbons in metered-dose inhalers.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2968/.
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H.R. 2968, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-2968/.
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