Bills · HR 4436
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4436Health
Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025
INTRO JUL 16· LAST ACTION JUL 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about potential health risks from chemicals in cosmetics, especially for groups that may be disproportionately affected. If it becomes law, it would lead to dedicated studies that could uncover specific links between certain beauty products and health problems in communities of color and among salon workers. Currently, there's a lack of comprehensive, targeted research in these areas.
Without this bill, such focused research might not happen, meaning these communities and workers would continue to lack specific, science-backed information on chemical exposures and their health impacts. The bill's passage would mean more public awareness, potentially leading to safer product choices for consumers and better workplace practices for salon professionals, ultimately aiming to reduce health disparities linked to cosmetic use.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund research on harmful chemicals in cosmetics marketed to women and girls of color and their health impacts.
This targets a specific demographic often overlooked in broader cosmetic safety research.
PROVISION 02
Requires research into health concerns caused by chemicals in products used by professional nail, hair, and beauty salon workers.
This addresses workplace health risks for a specific occupation with high chemical exposure.
PROVISION 03
Mandates public dissemination of research findings to help affected communities and workers identify unsafe chemical exposures and interventions.
Ensures scientific findings translate into practical, actionable information for those most at risk.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $7.5 million for research on communities of color and another $7.5 million for salon worker health research over five years.
Provides dedicated funding to ensure this specific and targeted research can be conducted.
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 16
Introduced in House
JUL 16
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4436
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 16, 2025
Last actionJul 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 16, 2025
House BillHR 4436Health
Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
17 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
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