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HR 3115 104th Congress House

Alcohol Ingredient Labeling Act of 1996

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require ingredient labeling for malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 19, 1996 See on congress.gov
Health Agriculture and FoodAlcoholAlcoholic beveragesAlcoholism
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) 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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To President
Became law
Mar 29, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Mar 19, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 19, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E378)
Mar 19, 1996
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 29, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Alcohol Ingredient Labeling Act of 1996 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirit mislabeled unless it bears a label disclosing: (1) the alcoholic content; (2) the number of drinks (defining "drink" as .6 ounces of alcohol); (3) its ingredients and calories; (4) the common name of each ingredient, including additives; and (5) a toll-free number for help with a drinking problem. Authorizes appropriations for the toll-free number.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Mar 19, 1996
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3115: Alcohol Ingredient Labeling Act of 1996. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3115/
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"H.R. 3115: Alcohol Ingredient Labeling Act of 1996." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3115/.
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