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HOUSE 1834116th CongressSubcommittee Hearings Held.

Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019

Last Action
1/14/2020

Actions

  • 2020-01-14Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • 2019-04-08Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
  • 2019-03-18Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2019-03-18Introduced in House
  • 2019-03-18Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-03-18 (00)

Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019

This bill prohibits the use of sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in a National Marine Sanctuary that contains coral.

Cosponsors (7)

  • Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL)
  • Ed Case (D-HI)
  • ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)
  • Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon (R-PR)
  • Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
  • Aumua Amata Radewagen (R-AS)
  • Matt Cartwright (D-PA)

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Cosmetics and personal care
  • Department of Commerce
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
  • Product safety and quality
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
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