Matt Haller EtO Awareness Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T22:03:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7167 Matt Haller EtO Awareness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7167

Bill 117 HR 7167, also known as the Matt Haller EtO Awareness Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill is named after Matt Haller, a young man who passed away from cancer believed to be caused by exposure to ethylene oxide (EtO), a toxic chemical used in sterilization processes.

The main purpose of the bill is to increase awareness about the dangers of EtO exposure and to improve monitoring and regulation of facilities that use this chemical. The bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its regulations on EtO emissions and to establish a national ambient air quality standard for EtO.

Additionally, the bill requires facilities that use EtO to report their emissions to the EPA and to the public. It also mandates that the EPA conduct a study on the health effects of EtO exposure and provide recommendations for reducing exposure levels. Overall, the Matt Haller EtO Awareness Act aims to protect public health by increasing awareness of the risks associated with EtO exposure and implementing measures to reduce emissions and exposure levels.

Congressional Summary of HR 7167

Matt Haller EtO Awareness Act

This bill requires foods and food additives that have been sterilized with ethylene oxide or propylene oxide to be conspicuously labeled as such.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7167

Bill HR 7167 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2022. Bill HR 7167 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2022. Bill HR 7167's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of March 21, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7167

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7167

Matt Haller EtO Awareness ActMatt Haller EtO Awareness ActTo amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make food and food additives that are sterilized using ethylene oxide or propylene oxide misbranded unless that use is disclosed on its labeling, and for other purposes.

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