Bill98th CongressFiled Apr 12, 1984Environmental Protection
H.R. 5495
A bill to amend section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize emergency action with respect to pesticide chemicals which present an imminent hazard to the public health, to revise the procedures under such section for changes in tolerances and exemptions for pesticide chemicals, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 24, 1984
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24](D-CA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors