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H.R. 5447

Public Disclosure of Religious Dietary Certification Act

Public Disclosure of Religious Dietary Certification Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a food to be misbranded if its label bears a religious dietary certification symbol and there is not on file with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, available for public inspection, a copy of: (1) a certification letter, signed by a certifying authority, declaring that in his or her opinion the food conforms to religious dietary standards; and (2) a public disclosure statement providing specified information concerning the food, its manufacturer or processor, and the certifying authority.

Makes Federal law penalizing those who knowingly and willfully make or use false or fraudulent statements applicable to the materials required to be filed pursuant to this Act.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13](D-NY)Sponsor
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House