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H.R. 852 (108th)

Environmental Health Research Act of 2003

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Introduced

13 February 2003

Last action

10 March 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rescom. Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]

Subjects

Healthcare, Environment, Education

Source updated

18 August 2025

Healthcare · Environment · Education

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Summary

Environmental Health Research Act of 2003 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to make grants for the development and operation of not more than six centers to conduct multidisciplinary research on environmental factors that may be related to the development of women's health conditions. Requires each center to conduct basic and clinical research, develop training protocols, conduct training, develop model continuing education programs, and disseminate information to professionals and the public, with priority to prevention activities. Requires each center to: (1) collaborate with community organizations; and (2) use the facilities of a single institution or be formed from a consortium of institutions. Limits support to five years but allows extensions under specified circumstances. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to establish a comprehensive research program on the impact and occurrence of hormone disrupting chemicals as they affect human, ecological, and wildlife health. Requires the program to: (1) compile scientifically valid information, with an emphasis on the effect of low doses during critical life stages and the extent of human and wildlife exposure; (2) research the mechanisms by which such chemicals interact with biological systems as well as their screening and tracking; and (3) include the participation of the U.S. Geological Survey. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Hormone Disruption Research Interagency Commission. Establishes a Hormone Disruption Research Panel within the Institute.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Resources, and Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Resources, and Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E243-244)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 13 February 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 27 February 2003

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

  8. 4 March 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 March 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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