US Congress House Bill 2132 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: Introduced on June 3 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-06-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Skin Cancer Prevention, Education, and Consumer Right-To-Know Act - Requires the proposed rule issued by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) pertaining to over-the-counter sunscreen drug products to take effect 180 days after enactment of this Act, unless the Commissioner issues a final rule that includes formulation, labeling, and testing requirements for both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation protection before such time. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to implement a general, nationwide education campaign identifying the risks posed by sun exposure without the use of a sunscreen providing broad-spectrum protection.

Skin Cancer Prevention, Education, and Consumer Right-To-Know Act

Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY]

Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-06-03	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2011-06-03	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

SB1064 (Related) 2011-05-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3344)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/2132/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr2132/BILLS-112hr2132ih.pdf