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US HB7685

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shontel Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify hair straightening or smoothing products (including keratin treatments) containing any amount of formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing substances as adulterated cosmetics
  • Defines "hair straightening or hair smoothing product" as any product intended to straighten, relax, smooth, or otherwise alter hair texture
  • Prohibition takes effect 180 days after enactment for products introduced into interstate commerce
  • Requires the FDA Commissioner, in consultation with NIOSH, to study short-term and long-term health impacts of exposure to these products, focusing on salon workers and links to cancer, respiratory issues, and endocrine disruption
  • Mandates submission of an initial report to Congress within 1 year and a final report within 2 years and 2 months of enactment, including regulatory recommendations

Legislative Description

Healthy Hair Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Commerce2/25/2026

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