Bill · H.R. 4436· House(119-HR-4436)

Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025

Age: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 7/16/2025
Last activity: 7/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Janice Schakowsky
Cosponsors: - 16 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act regarding cosmetic safety. It focuses on research regarding health disparities and chemicals in cosmetics used by women, girls, and professional salon workers. The legislation authorizes the creation of a National Resource Center on Beauty Justice and a National Resource Center on Salon Worker Health and Safety. Additionally, it provides support for researching safer chemical alternatives in various cosmetic products. The bill also mandates new standards for safety data sheets for professional-use cosmetics and establishes safety standards and labeling requirements for synthetic braids.

Yes· 3 of 17

Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The bill specifically targets health disparities and safety concerns affecting communities of color.
Does this put more money into medical research?+8
The bill authorizes significant funding for research into cosmetic chemical safety and health disparities.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill provides research and resources specifically targeting health disparities in communities of color.