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HR 5971 98th Congress House Health Advisory bodies Federal advisory bodies Medical research Radiation Radiation safety Research and development

Health Effects of Radiation Research Act of 1984

Introduced: June 28, 1984 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 29, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Jun 28, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 28, 1984
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Health Effects of Radiation Research Act of 1984 - Transfers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority of the Secretary of Energy to conduct epidemiological studies of radiation effects.

Establishes an advisory panel comprised of individuals representing: (1) public interest groups; (2) experts in epidemiological studies of radiation effects upon health; and (3) public health officials.

What's happening now June 29, 1984

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Oct 2, 1984
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5971: Health Effects of Radiation Research Act of 1984. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-5971/
MLA
"H.R. 5971: Health Effects of Radiation Research Act of 1984." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-5971/.
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H.R. 5971, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-5971/.
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