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Public Health Act: Manufacturers Must Mitigate Product Health Impacts

This new act mandates that manufacturers of products significantly impacting public health develop plans to minimize negative effects. The goal is to protect citizens from health crises, potentially affecting the availability and safety of certain everyday products. Non-compliant companies face substantial daily fines.
Key points
Manufacturers of products affecting public health must develop and update plans to mitigate their negative impacts.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services will create lists of public health crises and covered products subject to these requirements.
Companies failing to comply may face civil penalties of up to $20,000 for each day of violation.
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Print number: 118_HR_7538
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2024-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Public Health Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7538.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Manufacturers of products affecting public health must develop and update plans to mitigate their negative impacts.
  • The Secretary of Health and Human Services will create lists of public health crises and covered products subject to these requirements.
  • Companies failing to comply may face civil penalties of up to $20,000 for each day of violation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

CATEGORIES

Health