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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.
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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7588
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7588
Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024
Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2024
To 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7588
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