S. 2141 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Sunscreen Innovation Act
S. 2141 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 13, 2014, sponsored by Jack Reed with 19 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 113-195
What it does
Sunscreen Innovation Act - (Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a process for the review and approval of over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen active ingredients. Allows any person to request that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) determine whether an OTC sunscreen active ingredient or combination of ingredients is safe and effective.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jack Reed (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2014
- Passed the SenateSep 17, 2014
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentNov 19, 2014
- Became lawNov 26, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-195. (Nov 26, 2014)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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