Infectious Agents Control Act of 1996

Summary

Infectious Agents Control Act of 1996 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) issue rules to regulate the transfer in the United States of infectious agents that have the potential to pose a severe threat to the public health and safety; (2) regulate such transfer; and (3) establish and maintain a list of such agents. Empowers the Secretary to assess a civil monetary penalty for violations. Mandates a criminal fine or imprisonment for a knowing violation.

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Timeline

1. 6 March 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 March 1996

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E294-295)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 March 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 March 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 18 March 1996

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 March 1996 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 March 1996

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 March 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 March 1996

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Sponsors

• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-14] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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