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H.R. 3749: Health and Endocrine Research on personal care products for women Act

This bill, known as the **Health and Endocrine Research on personal care products for women Act** (HER Act), aims to address the potential health impacts of certain chemicals found in personal care products on women's reproductive health. Here’s a breakdown of what the bill proposes:

Grants for Research

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, will be tasked with:

  • Awarding grants for research focused on understanding how personal care products containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals affect the female reproductive system.
  • At least every five years, the Secretary will provide a comprehensive report to Congress, which will also be made publicly available. This report will:
    • Summarize findings related to disparities in accessing safe personal care products that do not contain harmful chemicals.
    • List personal care products identified as safe and harmful, based on research findings.
    • Suggest strategies for legislative or administrative actions that could enhance regulatory authority concerning these chemicals in personal care products.

State Grant Programs

The bill also allocates funding for states to undertake specific initiatives, which include:

  • Programs to investigate the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in personal care products on women’s reproductive fitness.
  • Public education and awareness campaigns promoting the use of safer alternative personal care products.

Similar to the research grants, states that receive funding will be required to report their findings to Congress and share them publicly at five-year intervals.

Definitions

The bill provides some key definitions to clarify the terms used throughout:

  • Endocrine-disrupting chemical: A chemical that can mimic, block, or interfere with hormone functions in the body.
  • Personal care product: Any cosmetic or other product intended for human hygiene, grooming, or personal care.
  • Secretary: Refers to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
  • State: This term includes all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, as well as recognized Tribal organizations.

Objective

The overarching goal of the HER Act is to enhance public health by ensuring rigorous research and awareness surrounding the safety of personal care products, specifically those potentially harmful to women's reproductive health. By funding research and state efforts, the act aims to mitigate risks associated with endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

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Date Action
Jun. 05, 2025 Introduced in House
Jun. 05, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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