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Shontel Brown (D-OH)

Healthy Hair Act

H.R. 7685 · House bill Health

A Democratic bill with 18 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Healthy Hair Act" seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It would classify any hair straightening or smoothing product, including keratin treatments, that contains any amount of formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances as adulterated. The bill also provides a specific definition for these hair products. Additionally, it mandates a health impact study to be conducted by the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. This study will look into the health risks of exposure, specifically focusing on salon workers and potential associations with cancer, respiratory issues, and endocrine disruption.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill enhances consumer protection by classifying potentially harmful hair products as adulterated.

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill funds a study on the health impacts of formaldehyde exposure.

  • Scored +5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill expands the regulatory reach of the FDA regarding hair products.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill may negatively impact salon owners and businesses that rely on these products.