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H.R. 5485 (95th)

A bill to provide for a study of the effects of saccharin.

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Introduced

23 March 1977

Last action

23 March 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

1 August 2024

Agriculture

Summary

Authorizes to be appropriated funds for the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to conduct a study of the potential carcinogenic effects of saccharin. Directs the Secretary to submit a report on such study to the President and the Congress not later than 60 days after the study's completion. Prohibits any ban or restriction on saccharin in interstate commerce by the Secretary or any officer in the executive branch of the Federal Government for a period of three years.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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