HR 3115
104th Congress
House
Health
Agriculture and Food
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholism
Beer
Commerce
Consumer education
Drug abuse
Drugs
Food additives
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Information services
Labeling
Nutrition
Science, Technology, Communications
Telephone
Treatment and rehabilitation of alcoholics
Wine
Alcohol Ingredient Labeling Act of 1996
Introduced: March 19, 1996
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1