House Bill 816
115th Congress(2017-2018)
FACT Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 2, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
816
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
Federal agencies that require or recommend toxicological testing must provide the ICCVAM with the information needed to carry out the Act.February 2, 2017
02/03/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/02/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/02/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:01 PM