Bovine Growth Hormone Milk Labeling and Residue Test Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 20, 1995)
Bovine Growth Hormone Milk Labeling and Residue Test Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose labeling requirements on milk and milk products intended for human consumption produced from cows treated with synthetic bovine growth hormone (BGH).
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations for recordkeeping by persons who sell, purchase, distribute, or use synthetic BGH.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a detection test for synthetic BGH residues in milk.
What just happenedJul 31, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 20, 1995
- Jul 31, 1995CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jul 20, 1995IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 20, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 20, 1995IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House