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Wireless Phone Health Risk Assessment Act of 2000

Introduced: June 8, 2000 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Jun 21, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Jun 9, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E934)
Jun 8, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Jun 8, 2000
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Wireless Phone Health Risk Assessment Act of 2000 - Authorizes appropriations to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implement this Act.

Requires the FDA to conduct an animal bioassay of radiofrequency emissions from wireless emissions from wireless telephones operating on a specified frequency range. Requires the study, as practicable, to be consistent with related global research needs as set forth by the International Electromagnetic Frequency Project (IEFP) of the World Health Organization.

Directs the FDA Commissioner to designate a panel of scientific and industry experts to advise the FDA on the preparation, conduct, and evaluation of the study.

Authorizes the use of funds under this Act for attendance of FDA personnel at meetings, including IEFP meetings.

What's happening now June 21, 2000

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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