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HR 2923 103th Congress House

Dietary Supplement Consumer Protection Act of 1993

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise the regulation of dietary supplements.

Introduced: November 22, 1993 See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Administrative procedureConsumer educationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDietary supplements
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Federal advisory bodiesFederal aid to medical researchFood additivesFood adulteration and inspectionFood industryHealthLabelingMedical researchVitamins
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 19, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10266)
Sep 3, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Aug 6, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 6, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2077-2078)
Aug 6, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 19, 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10266)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Dietary Supplement Consumer Protection Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the terms "dietary supplement" and "dietary ingredient." Includes dietary supplement within the definition and standards for food.

Provides for the establishment of an advisory committee to assist in the implementation of this Act.

Directs the Director of the National Institutes of Health to expand research programs related to dietary supplements. Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Nov 22, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2923: Dietary Supplement Consumer Protection Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-2923/
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"H.R. 2923: Dietary Supplement Consumer Protection Act of 1993." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-2923/.
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H.R. 2923, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-2923/.
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