H.R. 5399 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2023
H.R. 5399 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Sep 12, 2023, sponsored by Donald S. Beyer, Jr. with 227 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 12, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 227
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2023 This bill generally prohibits animal testing in the evaluation of cosmetic products, and it prohibits the sale or transport of cosmetics developed using animal testing, subject to civil penalties. These prohibitions begin one year after enactment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 194 Democrats, 33 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 12, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Sep 15, 2023)
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