Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024

8/31/2024, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7588

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 7588

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7588

Bill HR 7588 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2024. Bill HR 7588 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2024.  Bill HR 7588's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. as of August 30, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7588

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7588

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7588

Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024To 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.
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