Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commissioner of Food and Drugs should evaluat...
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HRES 17 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commissioner of Food and Drugs should evaluate the scientific evidence on the question of whether to add more folic acid to enriched grain products and expand folic acid fortification into cornmeal and corn-based food products to help prevent further serious birth defects.
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Summary
Calls on the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) to evaluate the scientific evidence on the question of whether to add more folic acid to enriched grain products and expand folic acid fortification into cornmeal and corn-based food products to help prevent further serious birth defects.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsors
- Pete Sessions · Primary
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HRES 17 do?
- Calls on the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (FDA) to evaluate the scientific evidence on the question of whether to add more folic acid to enriched grain products and expand folic acid fortification into cornmeal and corn-based food products to help prevent further serious birth defects.
- Who sponsors HRES 17?
- HRES 17 is sponsored by Pete Sessions (R).
- What is the current status of HRES 17?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HRES 17?
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