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Ban C-FOOD Act

1/21/2024, 9:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 3417

Bill 118 s 3417, also known as the Ban C-FOOD Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ban the sale and consumption of a specific type of food additive known as C-FOOD.

C-FOOD is a controversial additive that has been linked to various health concerns, including increased risk of certain diseases and adverse reactions in some individuals. Proponents of the Ban C-FOOD Act argue that banning this additive will help protect public health and safety.

If passed, the Ban C-FOOD Act would prohibit the sale of any food products containing C-FOOD and would require food manufacturers to reformulate their products to comply with the new regulations. The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for non-compliance. Opponents of the Ban C-FOOD Act argue that banning C-FOOD could have negative economic impacts on the food industry and could limit consumer choice. They also question the scientific evidence linking C-FOOD to health concerns. Overall, the Ban C-FOOD Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the balance between public health and economic interests. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the food industry and consumers if it is ultimately passed into law.

Current Status of Bill S 3417

Bill S 3417 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2023. Bill S 3417 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 6, 2023.  Bill S 3417's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3417

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3417

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3417

Ban C-FOOD Act
Ban C-FOOD Act
Ban China’s Forbidden Operations in the Oceanic Domain Act
A bill to prohibit the importation of seafood and aquaculture products from the People's Republic of China.

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