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H.R.4675

H.R.4675: Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2018

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
This bill is primarily about health
Introduced Dec. 18, 2017
Latest Major Action Feb. 14, 2018
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Bill Sponsor

Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)

Bill Cosponsors

4 (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Feb. 14, 2018
Engrossed in House - Feb. 13, 2018
Reported in House - Feb. 13, 2018
Introduced in House - Dec. 18, 2017

Bill Summary

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a research program on low-dose radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of the effects of exposure and to improve risk-assessment and risk-management methods. "Low-dose radiation" is defined as a dose less than 100 millisieverts. (The Nuclear Regulatory Commission limits an adult's annual occupational radiation dose to 50...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Feb. 14, 2018	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb. 13, 2018	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Feb. 13, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Feb. 13, 2018	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 13, 2018	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4675.
Feb. 13, 2018	Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb. 13, 2018	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Feb. 13, 2018	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-554.
Feb. 13, 2018	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1090)
Feb. 13, 2018	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1090-1092)
Jan. 10, 2018	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan. 10, 2018	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec. 18, 2017	Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Dec. 18, 2017	Introduced in the House by Roger Marshall (R-Kan.)

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