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H.R.872: Pesticide Food Safety Act of 1993
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Feb. 4, 1993
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 1993
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Bill Summary
Pesticide Food Safety Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exclude pesticide chemicals from the definition of "food additive." Modifies the circumstances in which the presence of a pesticide chemical residue renders a food adulterated. Replaces provisions relating to tolerance for pesticide chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities with provisions relating to tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemical...
(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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| Feb. 4, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) |