Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 11, 2018Health
S. 2647
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 11, 2018)
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the front of food packages to bear a nutrition label that complies with Food and Drug Administration regulations. The bill specifies principles for such regulations, including that there should be a standard, easily understood symbol system for calorie and nutrient information.
What just happenedApr 11, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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- Introduced in SenateApr 11, 2018
- Apr 11, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Apr 11, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate