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HR 4011 109th Congress House

Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act

Official title: To prohibit after 2008 the introduction into interstate commerce of mercury intended for use in a dental filling, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 18, 2005 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Child healthCommerceConsumer protectionDental care
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 27, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9282)
Oct 17, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 6, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 6, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 27, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9282)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem adulterated (hence prohibited), effective January 1, 2009, any amalgam containing mercury intended for use in a dental filling.

Provides for a transition period, during which such a device may be manufactured and sold if it bears a specified warning label, until this Act becomes effective.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
Chandler, Ben
· Mar 29, 2006
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Nov 18, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4011: Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4011/
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"H.R. 4011: Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-4011/.
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