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H.R. 881 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Mercury-Free Vaccines Act of 2005

H.R. 881 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 17, 2005, sponsored by Dave Weldon Jr. with 80 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 17, 2005
Co-sponsors
80
Policy area
Health

What it does

Mercury-Free Vaccines Act of 2005 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a banned mercury-containing vaccine to be adulterated. Amends the Public Health Service Act to provide that a vaccine is a banned mercury-containing vaccine if one dose of the vaccine contains 1 or more micrograms of mercury in any form.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dave Weldon Jr. (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 40 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 17, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 14, 2005)

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