Cosmetics And Personal Care

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CROWN Act of 2020 Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 [HB-5309] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ]
Prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 09/22/2020

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Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019 [HB-5279] [Consumer Protection ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve cosmetic safety, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Pallone Forwarded By Subcommittee To Full Committee (amended) By Voice Vote . on 03/11/2020

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Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019 [HB-5141] [Animals ] [Consumer Protection ]
To substantially restrict the use of animal testing for cosmetics.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/19/2019

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Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019 [S.2886] [Animals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A bill to prohibit the use of animal testing for cosmetics and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/18/2019

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Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019 [S.2886] [Animals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A bill to prohibit the use of animal testing for cosmetics and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/18/2019

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Natural Cosmetics Act [HB-5017] [Consumer Protection ] [Food ] [Healthcare ]
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to treat as misbranded cosmetics with packaging or labeling using the term "natural" unless the product meets certain standards, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 11/12/2019

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Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019 [S.2740] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 12/14/2019

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Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act [S.2634] [Taxes ] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Consumer Protection ]
Expands the tax credit for a portion of the employer-paid Social Security taxes for employee cash tips to include beauty service establishments. (Under current law, the credit is limited to tips received for providing, serving, or delivering food or beverages.) The credit applies to tips received in connection with providing beauty services to a customer or client if tipping employees who provide the service is customary. "Beauty services" include barbering and hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments. The bill also (1) establishes (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rob Portman Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 10/17/2019

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Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019 [HB-4296] [Consumer Protection ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
To amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safe use of cosmetics, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/13/2019

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Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Martha Matilda Harper, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. [HCR-56] [Arts and Culture ] [Small Business ]
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a commemorative stamp honoring the businessperson Martha Matilda Harper should be issued.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph D. Morelle Introduced In House on 07/25/2019

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Short-Term Detention Standards Act [HB-3670] [Immigration ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ]
Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to make every effort to ensure that apprehended individuals are given access to appropriate temporary shelter, bathrooms and shower facilities, water, appropriate nutrition, hygiene, personal grooming items, and sanitation needs. Currently, CBP is only required to make every effort to provide food and water. The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General and the Goverment Accountability Office shall carry out regular and unnanounced inspections of CBP processes and share such information with (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 07/29/2019

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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act [S.2135] [Immigration ] [Healthcare ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Disabilities ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
Imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate health care. CBP shall conduct the screening within 12 hours of each alien's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities. The bill imposes various requirements related (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Udall Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/17/2019

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Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2019 [HB-3443] [Healthcare ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ]
To clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved drug application, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert E. Latta Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E971) on 07/24/2019

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Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act [HB-3239] [Immigration ] [Healthcare ] [Human Rights ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Children and Youth ] [Disabilities ] [Funding ] [Public Safety ]
Imposes requirements and standards related to the care of aliens in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. CBP shall conduct an initial health screening of each alien in custody to identify those with acute conditions and high-risk vulnerabilities and to provide appropriate healthcare. CBP shall conduct the screening within 12 hours of each alien's arrival at a CBP facility, and within 6 hours for certain priority individuals such as children, pregnant women, and those with disabilities. The bill imposes various requirements related to (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 07/25/2019

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Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as "National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day". [HR-422] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky Introduced In House on 06/04/2019

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Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019 [HB-2588] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Healthcare ] [Water ] [Animals ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan Referred To The Subcommittee On Water, Oceans, And Wildlife. on 05/22/2019

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Oxybenzone and Octinoxate Impact Study Act of 2019 [S.1371] [Environmental ] [Public Health ] [Science ] [Healthcare ] [Water ] [Animals ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Merkley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Environment And Public Works. on 05/08/2019

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Defending Our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019 [HB-1834] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Consumer Protection ] [Water ] [Science ] [Public Health ]
Prohibits the use of sunscreen containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in a National Marine Sanctuary that contains coral.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 01/14/2020

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Personal Care Products Safety Act [S.726] [Consumer Protection ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/07/2019

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Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act [HB-1349] [Taxes ] [Small Business ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Consumer Protection ]
Expands the tax credit for a portion of the employer-paid Social Security taxes for employee cash tips to include beauty service establishments. (Under current law, the credit is limited to tips received for providing, serving, or delivering food or beverages.) The credit applies to tips received in connection with providing beauty services to a customer or client if tipping employees who provide the service is customary. "Beauty services" include barbering and hair care, nail care, esthetics, and body and spa treatments. The bill also (1) establishes (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly Introduced In House on 02/25/2019

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