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House Bills - 108th Congress
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H.R. 373Robin Danielson Act
On January 27, 2003, Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced H.R. 373, the
Robin Danielson Act. The bill would establish 1) a program of research regarding the
risks posed by the presence of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine
hygiene products, and 2) a program for the collection and analysis of data on toxic
shock syndrome. Specifically, the bill would require the Director of NIH, in
collaboration with the Director of ORWH, to provide for research to determine the extent
to whether these additives pose any risk to the health of women or the health of their
children. Reports on the research must be submitted periodically to Congress, FDA, EPA,
the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the public. The bill
was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health.
Legislative Update (December 2003):
Women's Health
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