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H.R. 4093 (96th)

Infant Nutrition Act of 1979

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Introduced

15 May 1979

Last action

15 May 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14], Rep. Leach, Claude (Buddy), Jr. [D-LA-4], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Flood, Daniel J. [D-PA-11], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Murphy, Morgan F. [D-IL-2], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]

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Summary

Infant Nutrition Act of 1979 - Prohibits the sale, distribution, or export of infant formula to any developing country on a list to be published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), unless pursuant to an export license. Sets forth the application procedure for such licenses and the conditions which must be met before such applications will be approved. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to issue and renew such licenses after notification by the FTC of its approval. Provides for revocation of such license if the Secretary is notified that the sale of infant formula would contribute to morbidity or mortality in early infancy. Requires licensees to report the quantities of infant formula sold under the license to the Secretary. Prohibits the sale, distribution, or export of infant formula to any developing country unless the formula containers contain specified instructions and information. Makes it unlawful for U.S. persons to promote, directly or indirectly, the sale of infant formula in any developing country. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 15 May 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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