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H.R.5249: Olive Oil Consumer Standards Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2018
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 13, 2018
Bill Summary
Olive Oil Consumer Standards Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) report to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on whether an appropriate federal standard of identity for olive oil would be in the interest of consumers, the olive oil industry, and U.S. agriculture; and (2) take the necessary steps to apply for U.S. membership in the International Olive Council. In preparing the report for the FDA,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 16, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 13, 2018 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| March 13, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by John Faso (R-N.Y.) |