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HR 1427 99th Congress House

Sulfite Safety Act of 1985

Official title: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit use of sulfiting agents in certain foods, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 16, 1985 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Agriculture and Rural AffairsFood additivesFood and Food IndustryFruit and fruit tradeVegetables and vegetable trade
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 7, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 5, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 5, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 7, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sulfite Safety Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the use of sulfiting agents in raw fruits and vegetables. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to reevaluate and report to the Congress on the use of such agents in other foods, including wine, dried fruit, and seafood.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 573 Identical bill Sulfite Safety Act of 1985
 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 16, 1985
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 24, 1985
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