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HR 3545 102th Congress House Water Resources Development Consumer protection Environmental Protection Executive reorganization Food adulteration and inspection Labeling Laboratories Packaging Potable water Product safety Standards Water pollution control Water quality

Improved Bottled Water Act of 1991

Introduced: October 10, 1991 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 5, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Oct 10, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 10, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Improved Bottled Water Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to modify quality standards for bottled water.

Sets forth labeling requirements.

Allows testing to be performed only by a certified laboratory. Provides for annual inspections of facilities.

Provides for recalls.

Regulates transportation, storage, processing, and bottling.

Establishes a regulatory program office for bottled water in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

What's happening now November 5, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Oct 28, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3545: Improved Bottled Water Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-3545/
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"H.R. 3545: Improved Bottled Water Act of 1991." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-3545/.
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