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H.R.249: FACT Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (22 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2019
Bill Summary
Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing Act or the FACT Act This bill requires the reports of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods to include a description of the progress on the development and use of alternative methods for toxicological testing by participating federal agencies. Federal agencies that require or recommend toxicological testing must provide the committee with necessary information.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 4, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 4, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) |