Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act

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To direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl.
Sponsor: Lynn C. WoolseyCommittees: House Education and Labor


Article summary (how summaries work)

The bill was to direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl.[1]



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House Action

House Record Vote (913)
September 26, 2007
On Passage: H R 2693 Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 60% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
260
Ayes
154
Nays
 DemRep Other
Ayes213470
Nays81460
Abst.880

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Scored vote

Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard

Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}

Description:

"Require regulations regarding worker exposure to artificial butter flavoring used in microwave popcorn. September 26. (260-154)"

(Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm)

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References

  1. LPopcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act on [1].

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