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H.R. 1256 (99th)

Benzidine Protection and Control Act of 1985

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Introduced

25 February 1985

Last action

10 July 1985 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Received From ITC.

Sponsors

Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Perkins, Carl C. [D-KY-7], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4]

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3 June 2026

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Summary

Benzidine Protection and Control Act of 1985 - Prohibits imports of benzidine or benzidine products on or after one year after enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to enforce this prohibition. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the U.S. Trade Representative, to: (1) determine the scope and nature of benzidine and benzidine products in commerce in the United States; (2) determine the amount and sources of imports of benzidine and benzidine products; and (3) prescribe regulations which list the prohibited benzidine products and which set out the enforcement procedures. Directs the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) begin consultations with those countries which produce or use benzidine and its salts; and (2) seek to negotiate through the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade a world-wide prohibition on the export of benzidine and its salts. Requires the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Public Health Service to: (1) identify those imported chemicals and products that are toxic; and (2) submit a list of such items to the Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 February 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 March 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Treasury, Commerce, Labor, State, USDA, ITC, USTR, Customs.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 April 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from EPA.

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 June 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From EPA.

    Source: Committee

  8. 10 July 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From ITC.

    Source: Committee

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