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H.R.2469: Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 6, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (10 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Improving the Regulation and Labeling of Food Title II: Effective Date Food and Nutrition Information Reform Act of 1997 - Title I: Improving the Regulation and Labeling of Food - Amends Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act provisions relating to food nutrition levels and health-related claims to allow certain regulations to be effective on publication at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and Human Services....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-306.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
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Sept. 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Whitfield (R-Ky.) |