The HER Act: Researching Personal Care Products and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

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The HER Act: Researching Personal Care Products and Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals

Direct link to the bill: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr3749ih

Short Title and Purpose

This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Health and Endocrine Research on personal care products for women Act’’ or the ‘‘HER Act’’.

This Act aims to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for research, investigation, and awareness regarding the effect of personal care products containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals on the female reproductive system.

Grants for Research

The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall award grants for research on the impact of personal care products containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals on the female reproductive system and related reproductive toxicity concerns.

In general, the Secretary shall award grants for research on the impact of personal care products containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals on the female reproductive system and related reproductive toxicity concerns.
Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report based on the results of the research under paragraph (1).

Grants for Investigation and Awareness

The Secretary shall award grants to States for carrying out programs to investigate the impact of personal care products containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals on women’s reproductive health, and programs to develop and implement public awareness and education campaigns about the use of alternative personal care products that are less harmful to human health.

In general, the Secretary shall award grants to States for carrying out programs to investigate the impact of personal care products containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals on women’s reproductive health, and programs to develop and implement public awareness and education campaigns about the use of alternative personal care products that are less harmful to human health.
Not later than 5 years after the initial awarding of grants under paragraph (1), and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report summarizing the findings and results of the programs and activities funded through the grants under paragraph (1).