H.R. 3293 (102nd): To direct the Secretary of Energy to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study of the effects on human health of exposure to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields.

Introduced:
Sep 11, 1991 (102nd Congress, 1991–1992)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joseph Kolter [D-PA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on September 11, 1991, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Sep 11, 1991
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7 cosponsors (6D, 1R) (show)
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House Energy and Commerce

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9/11/1991--Introduced.
Mandates a study and report to the Congress by the National Academy of Sciences of the effects on human health of exposure to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields. Directs the Secretary of Energy to make available funds for the study from funds generally available to the Secretary for conducting studies. Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that any public utility planning to install electric transmission lines should delay installation of the lines for a specified period after submission of the report.

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