H.R. 5141 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019
H.R. 5141 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Nov 18, 2019, sponsored by Donald S. Beyer, Jr. with 182 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 18, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 182
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Humane Cosmetics Act of 2019 This bill generally prohibits animal testing in the evaluation of cosmetic products, and it prohibits the sale or transport of cosmetics developed using animal testing. These prohibitions begin one year after enactment.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 172 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 18, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 19, 2019)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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