Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019

House Bill 4733 - Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 4733 Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 3:47 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4733

Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Energy to conduct a research program on low-dose and low-dose-rate radiation to enhance the scientific understanding of the effects of exposure and to improve risk-assessment and risk-management methods.

Low-dose radiation means a dose of less than 100 millisieverts. Low-dose-rate radition means a radiation dose rate of less than 5 millisieverts per hour. (For comparison, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission limits an adult's annual occupational radiation dose to 50 millisieverts and dose rate to approximately .025 millisieverts per hour.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 4733

Bill HR 4733 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 18, 2019. Bill HR 4733 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 18, 2019. Bill HR 4733's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . as of March 12, 2020