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- H.R.2617
H.R.2617: Mercury-Free Vaccines Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 2, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (6 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mercury-Free Vaccines Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a banned mercury-containing vaccine to be adulterated. Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide that a vaccine is a banned mercury-containing vaccine if one dose of the vaccine contains one or more micrograms of mercury in any form. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to declare that an actual or potential bioterrorist...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |