Wireless Phone Health Risk Assessment Act of 2000
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 8, 2000)
Requires the FDA to conduct an animal bioassay of radiofrequency emissions from wireless emissions from wireless telephones operating on a specified frequency range. Requires the study, as practicable, to be consistent with related global research needs as set forth by the International Electromagnetic Frequency Project (IEFP) of the World Health Organization.
Directs the FDA Commissioner to designate a panel of scientific and industry experts to advise the FDA on the preparation, conduct, and evaluation of the study.
Authorizes the use of funds under this Act for attendance of FDA personnel at meetings, including IEFP meetings.
What just happenedJun 21, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 8, 2000
- Jun 21, 2000CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 9, 2000IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E934)
- Jun 8, 2000IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 8, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 8, 2000IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House