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SENATE 1371116th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019

Last Action
5/8/2019

CRS Summary

As of 2019-05-08 (00)

Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to study the impact of oxybenzone and octinoxate (chemicals commonly found in sunscreens) on public health and the environment, including marine life.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Mazie Hirono (D-HI)

Subjects

  • Animal and plant health
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Cosmetics and personal care
  • Endangered and threatened species
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental health
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Marine pollution
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