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HR 5746 102th Congress House

Health Choices Freedom Act of 1992

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish provisions regarding the composition and labeling of dietary supplements.

Introduced: September 10, 1992 See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food AdvertisingDietary supplementsDrugsFood additives
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LabelingVitamins
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Became law
Aug 26, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jul 31, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 31, 1992
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 26, 1992

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Health Choices Freedom Act of 1992 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define "dietary supplement." Declares that a supplement is not: (1) a drug solely because of its potency or because its labeling or advertising contains certain material; or (2) a food additive if certain requirements are met. Regulates supplement labeling and advertising.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Oct 1, 1992
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Sep 10, 1992
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 10, 1992
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5746: Health Choices Freedom Act of 1992. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-5746/
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"H.R. 5746: Health Choices Freedom Act of 1992." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-5746/.
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