Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 2, 2018Health
H.R. 5425
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 2, 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 2, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6](D-NJ)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
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- Introduced in HouseApr 2, 2018
- Apr 2, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 2, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House