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H.R. 4618 (103rd)

Bovine Growth Hormone Milk Act

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Introduced

21 June 1994

Last action

27 June 1994 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock.

Sponsors

Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Andrews, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Washington, Craig A. [D-TX-18], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Margolies-Mezvinsky, Marjorie [D-PA-13], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

26 August 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Bovine Growth Hormone Milk Act - Title I: Labeling - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to impose labeling requirements on milk and milk products intended for human consumption produced from cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone (BGH). Directs the Secretary to issue recordkeeping regulations for persons who sell, buy, distribute, or use synthetic BGH. Establishes civil penalties for labeling, recordkeeping, or related violations. Title II: Reduction in Price - Amends the Agricultural Act of 1949 to reduce the price received for milk produced by cows injected with synthetic BGH. Title III: Residue Test - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a detection test for synthetic BGH residues in milk.

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Timeline

  1. 21 June 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 June 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 1994

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1266)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 June 1994

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 27 June 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock.

    Source: Committee

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