Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Food labeling

Bill Enacted: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-21T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 21, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-234.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-20T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 20, 2008: Vetoed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 19, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 14, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4238 Bottle Recycling Climate Protection Act of 2007

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require a refund value for certain beverage containers, and to provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4234 Food Ingredient Right to Know Act

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that foods containing spices, flavoring, or coloring derived from meat, poultry, or other animal products (including insects) bear labeling stating that fact and their names.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4233 Food Freshness Disclosure Act of 2007

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act relating to freshness dates on food.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3895 MEAL Act

2007-10-17T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the food labeling requirements of the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 to enable customers to make informed choices about the nutritional content of standard menu items in large chain restaurants.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3783 Trans Fat Truth in Labeling Act of 2007

2007-10-08T20:00:00Z

To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to revise the Federal regulations applicable to the declaration of the trans fat content of a food on the label and in the labeling of the food when such content is less than 0.5 gram.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes.

September 26, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.3624 Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

To establish a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of food products intended for human consumption which are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.3610 Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food and drugs imported into the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-18T20:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.3484 Safe And Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007

2007-09-05T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3485 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2007

2007-09-05T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1953 Ginseng Harvest Labeling Act of 2007

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Agricultural Manufacturing Act of 1946 to require labeling of raw agricultural forms of ginseng, including the country of harvest, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3340 To amend the Agricultural Manufacturing Act of 1946 to require labeling of raw agricultural forms of ginseng, including the country of harvest, and for other purposes.

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

To amend the Agricultural Manufacturing Act of 1946 to require labeling of raw agricultural forms of ginseng, including the country of harvest, and for other purposes.