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Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015
1/11/2023, 1:29 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 35
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015
Requires the Director of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science to carry out a research program on low dose radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of and reduce uncertainties associated with the effects of exposure to low dose radiation.
Requires the Director to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study assessing the current status and development of a long-term strategy for low dose radiation research.
Requires such study to:
- identify current scientific challenges for understanding the long-term effects of ionizing radiation,
- assess the status of current low dose radiation research,
- formulate overall scientific goals for the future of low-dose radiation research,
- recommend a long-term strategic and prioritized research agenda to address scientific research goals for overcoming the identified scientific challenges in coordination with other research efforts,
- define the essential components of a research program that would address this research agenda within the universities and the National Laboratories, and
- assess the effectiveness of such a program.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to deliver to Congress a five-year research plan that responds to the study's findings and recommendations and identifies and prioritizes research needs.
Makes DOE's limitation on human research inapplicable to research under this Act.
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Current Status of Bill HR 35
Bill HR 35 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 6, 2015. Bill HR 35 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on January 6, 2015. Bill HR 35's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. as of June 9, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 35
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 35
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cell biology and embryology
- Energy research
- Medical research
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Radiation
- Research administration and funding
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 35
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015
To increase the understanding of the health effects of low doses of ionizing radiation.
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2015
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