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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances will be considered adulterated, and for other purposes.
3/6/2026, 9:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7685
The bill titled "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act" in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7685, introduced on February 25, 2026, focuses on specifying that hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances will be deemed adulterated under the Act.
Current Status of Bill HR 7685
Bill HR 7685 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7685 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7685's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 25, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7685
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
27Democrat Cosponsors
27Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7685
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7685
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances will be considered adulterated, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances will be considered adulterated, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7685
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