Search Results for keywords:"public health legislation"

Search Results: keywords:"public health legislation"

H. R. 9864 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, and for other purposes.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:378
H.R. 9864, known as the "Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The bill aims to ban the sale or distribution of food packaging in the United States if it contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or...
Simple Explanation
In 2024, there was a plan called H.R. 9864 to stop using certain chemicals, called PFAS, in food packages because they can be harmful. The rule is set to begin in January 2025, and it means no new food packages with these chemicals can be sold.
H. R. 4581 — An Act To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:284
H.R. 4581, also known as the "Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024," aims to amend the Social Security Act to support measures for preventing stillbirths. The bill clarifies that funds can be used for various activities and research to reduce stillbirth rates, such as...
Simple Explanation
The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 wants to help stop babies from being stillborn by letting people use special funds to track baby movements and teach safe sleeping, but it doesn't clearly say how to check if the money is used well.

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