H.R.3946: ICCVAM Authorization Act of 1998

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Bill Cosponsors

64 (55 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)

Bill Summary

ICCVAM Authorization Act of 1998 - States that the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) shall be sustained as a permanent standing committee administered by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Sets forth ICCVAM objectives, including: (1) increasing the efficiency of Federal test method review; and (2) reducing animal testing. Directs the Institute to establish a Scientific...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 22, 1998

Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.)

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