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- H.R.1398
H.R.1398: LEAN Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced March 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 10, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
43 (25 Democrats, 19 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2009 or the LEAN Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize a food service establishment to provide nutrition information for a food item by: (1) providing calories and nutrient information required for food intended for human consumption; (2) disclosing such information in written form; and (3) making such disclosure available upon request prior to purchase. Requires the...
(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.
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| March 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Matheson (D-Utah) |