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Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4733
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4733
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 4733
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide for a low-dose radiation basic research program.
Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2019
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4733
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