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S.261: Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (3 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 1, 2017
Bill Summary
Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise the nutritional information that restaurants and retail food establishments must disclose. The nutrient content disclosure statement on the menu or menu board must include: (1) the number of calories contained in the whole menu item; (2) the number of servings and number of calories per serving; or (3) the number of calories per...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) |