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Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018

Introduced: April 11, 2018 Introduced by: Blumenthal, Richard Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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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Apr 11, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Apr 11, 2018
Introduced in Senate
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Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the front of food packages to bear a nutrition label that complies with Food and Drug Administration regulations. The bill specifies principles for such regulations, including that there should be a standard, easily understood symbol system for calorie and nutrient information.

What's happening now April 11, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5425 Related bill Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Apr 11, 2018
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Apr 11, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2647: Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2647/
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"S. 2647: Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2647/.
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S. 2647, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2647/.
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