H.R. 816 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
FACT Act
H.R. 816 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 2, 2017, sponsored by Ken Calvert with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing Act or the FACT Act This bill amends the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000 to require the reports of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) to include a description of the progress on the development and use of alternative methods for toxicological testing by participating federal agencies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ken Calvert (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 3, 2017)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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