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Osteoporosis Risk Reduction Act of 1994

Introduced: April 21, 1994 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
May 10, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 21, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 21, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E738)
Apr 21, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Osteoporosis Risk Reduction Act of 1994 - Mandates review of: (1) the relationship between dietary calcium intake, bone mineral density, and the onset of osteoporosis; and (2) the recommended daily allowances for calcium. Requires development of optimum daily intake levels and, as appropriate, a proposed amendment to the standard of identity for enriched flour for the fortification of bread, cereal, and other grain products.

What's happening now May 10, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Sep 20, 1994
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Sep 20, 1994
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Apr 21, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4284: Osteoporosis Risk Reduction Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4284/
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