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HR 4610 106th Congress House

Wireless Phone Health Risk Assessment Act of 2000

Official title: To require the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a study of the health effects of radiofrequency emissions from wireless telephones.

Introduced: June 8, 2000 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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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Passed Senate
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Became law
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
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 Latest action June 21, 2000

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 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.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4610: Wireless Phone Health Risk Assessment Act of 2000. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4610/
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"H.R. 4610: Wireless Phone Health Risk Assessment Act of 2000." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-4610/.
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