Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024

8/31/2024, 8:06 AM

Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to determine the fitness for human consumption of certain food ingredients used in meat, poultry, and egg products. FSIS must initiate any rulemaking based on the determination.

Bill 118 hr 7588, also known as the Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require the reassessment of certain chemicals used in agricultural food production to ensure their safety for human consumption.

The bill mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conduct a comprehensive review of all chemicals used in the production of agricultural food products. This review will include an assessment of the potential health risks associated with these chemicals, as well as an evaluation of their impact on the environment.

Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to establish a process for regularly reassessing these chemicals to ensure that they continue to meet safety standards. This process will involve input from experts in the fields of toxicology, environmental science, and public health. Overall, the Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024 aims to improve the safety of the food supply by ensuring that chemicals used in agricultural production are thoroughly evaluated and monitored. This bill has the potential to have a significant impact on public health and environmental protection.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 7588
Introduced on
2024-03-07
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/7/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to determine the fitness for human consumption of certain food ingredients used in meat, poultry, and egg products. FSIS must initiate any rulemaking based on the determination.

Bill 118 hr 7588, also known as the Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require the reassessment of certain chemicals used in agricultural food production to ensure their safety for human consumption.

The bill mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conduct a comprehensive review of all chemicals used in the production of agricultural food products. This review will include an assessment of the potential health risks associated with these chemicals, as well as an evaluation of their impact on the environment.

Additionally, the bill requires the EPA to establish a process for regularly reassessing these chemicals to ensure that they continue to meet safety standards. This process will involve input from experts in the fields of toxicology, environmental science, and public health. Overall, the Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024 aims to improve the safety of the food supply by ensuring that chemicals used in agricultural production are thoroughly evaluated and monitored. This bill has the potential to have a significant impact on public health and environmental protection.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service, to reassess certain food ingredients used in the preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

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Latest Summary11/26/2024

Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to determine the fitness for human consumption of certain food ingredients us...

Latest Action8/30/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.