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- H.R.509
H.R.509: Health Freedom Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Jan. 21, 1993
- Latest Major Action March 2, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
65 (1 Democrat, 64 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Health Freedom Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define "dietary supplement" as an article that: (1) includes, and is intended to supplement the diet with, a vitamin, mineral, or herb; or (2) is intended for ingestion. Prohibits considering a dietary supplement a drug solely because: (1) of the potency of a substance in such supplement; or (2) the labeling or advertising for the supplement contains a claim...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Jan. 21, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.) |