H.R. 6128
Referred to CommitteeWater, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act
Introduced 9/22/2016•114th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
9/22/2016 • House
Summary
Water, Cosmetics, and Unwanted Pharmaceuticals Study Act
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in sources of drinking water, which must identify:
- pharmaceuticals and personal care products that have been detected in the sources;
- the levels at which the pharmaceuticals and products have been detected;
- the origins of pharmaceuticals and products found in drinking water;
- the effects of the pharmaceuticals and products on humans, the environment, and the safety of drinking water; and
- methods to control, limit, treat, or prevent them.
Introduced in House • 9/22/2016
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Policy Area: Environmental Protection
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesWater qualityWater use and supply
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September 22, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House9/22/2016