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H.R. 4834 (96th)

Contraceptive Labeling and Advertising Act

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Introduced

17 July 1979

Last action

17 July 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18]

Subjects

Healthcare

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2 September 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Contraceptive Labeling and Advertising Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that the label and advertising for contraceptive drugs and devices state the effectiveness of such drugs and devices in preventing conception in humans. Requires a label also to state directions for use and that professional advice should be sought to determine the most appropriate form of contraception. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish standards for determining the effectiveness of such drugs and devices.

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Timeline

  1. 17 July 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 July 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 July 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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