HR 4284
103th Congress
House
Health
Agriculture and Food
Calcium
Diet
Grain
Medical research
Nutrition
Osteoporosis
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Osteoporosis Risk Reduction Act of 1994
Introduced: April 21, 1994
Introduced by:
Markey, Edward J.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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