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- H.R.2229
H.R.2229: Baby Food Safety Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 26, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 29, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 26, 2021
Bill Summary
Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 This bill imposes certain safety requirements on infant and toddler food. The bill establishes maximum levels of certain toxic elements (cadmium, and lead, mercury, and inorganic arsenic) allowable in infant and toddler food, defined as food intended to be sold for children up to 36 months old. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall periodically review and, if necessary, further lower these levels. The FDA...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 29, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 26, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 26, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) |