Federal Food Irradiation Development and Control Act of 1984
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 7, 1984)
Federal Food Irradiation Development and Control Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to delete "sources of radiation" from the definition of "food additive". Defines "food irradiation treatment" as a food process.
Applies specified food additive regulatory provisions to food irradiation treatments.
Declares it to be the express intent of Congress to require national uniformity in the regulation of food irradiation treatment. Prohibits States or their political subdivisions from establishing food irradiation requirements different from, or in addition to, Federal requirements.
Authorizes permanent appropriations to carry out the byproducts beneficial uses portion of the Department of Energy (DOE) defense nuclear waste management program.
Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to state that DOE may lease at fair market rates nuclear byproduct material for commercial food irradiation purposes.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture the Joint Operating Commission for Food Irradiation Treatment. Includes within such Commission's functions: (1) research and information exchange coordination; (2) encouragement of private enterprise in the development of food irradiation treatment; and (3) an annual report to Congress. Authorizes permanent appropriations.
What just happenedJun 4, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 4, 1984CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee - May 15, 1984CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - May 15, 1984CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.
Energy Subcommittee - May 15, 1984CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems.
Procurement and Military Nuclear Systems Subcommittee - May 15, 1984CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.
Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee - May 7, 1984IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Natural Resources Committee - May 7, 1984IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 7, 1984IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - May 7, 1984IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - May 7, 1984IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 7, 1984IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House