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- H.R.4963
H.R.4963: Preventing Harmful Exposure to Phthalates Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 6, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 9, 2021
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- Introduced in House - Aug. 6, 2021
Bill Summary
Preventing Harmful Exposure to Phthalates Act This bill prohibits the use of any phthalate chemical as a food contact substance. (A food contact substance is any substance intended for use as a component of materials used in manufacturing, packing, packaging, transporting, or holding food if such use is not intended to have a technical effect in such food.) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must review FDA-regulated products other than...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Aug. 6, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Aug. 6, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) |