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Paws Off Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 617

Paws Off Act of 2023

This bill forbids the sale of food that contains xylitol unless the food's label contains a warning about the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested.

Current Status of Bill HR 617

Bill HR 617 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill HR 617 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2023.  Bill HR 617's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 617

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 617

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 617

Paws Off Act of 2023
Paws Off Act of 2023
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes.

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