The HER Act would direct the Department of Health and Human Services to fund research on personal care products containing chemicals that interfere with hormones and their effects on the female reproductive system. It would also provide grants to states, territories, and Tribal entities for investigations and public education about alternative products. Reports would be made public every five years and would include research findings, lists of products the Secretary considers safe or harmful, and strategies related to the Food and Drug Administration’s authority over certain ingredients. The bill was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The bill would support research and public awareness efforts about these products. It does not specify direct changes to products available to consumers.
The bill does not state grant amounts or an overall cost.
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