HR 4011
109th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Child health
Commerce
Consumer protection
Dental care
Equipment and supplies
Families
Health
Health warnings
Labeling
Mercury
Pregnant women
Product safety
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Warning labels
Women
Women's health
Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act
Introduced: October 6, 2005
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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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9282)
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1