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HR 1287 99th Congress House Health Advisory bodies Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Epidemiology Executive reorganization Federal advisory bodies Public safety Radiation Radiation safety Research and development

Radiation Research Reorganization Act of 1985

Introduced: February 26, 1985 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 13, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 5, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 5, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Feb 26, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Radiation Research Reorganization Act of 1985 - Transfers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority of the Secretary of Energy to conduct epidemiological studies of radiation effects. Directs the Secretary to exercise such authority through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control.

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 November 13, 1985

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jan 23, 1986
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 4, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1287: Radiation Research Reorganization Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1287/
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"H.R. 1287: Radiation Research Reorganization Act of 1985." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1287/.
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H.R. 1287, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-1287/.
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