HR 12428 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

National Consumer Nutrition Information Act

Introduced 1978-04-27· Sponsored by Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1978-04-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Consumer Nutrition Information Act - States the findings of Congress. Title I: Interdepartmental Planning and Coordination and Intradepartmental Coordination - Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a National Nutrition Education Council to plan and coordinate the activities of Federal agencies concerning nutrition education and nutrition education research. Title II: Research and Demonstration Projects on Dissemination of Nutrition Information to Consumers at the Community Level - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct, between April 1, 1979 and September 30, 1981, in standard metropolitan and rural areas, demonstration projects pertaining to dissemination of nutrition information. Requires: (1) consumer participation in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of such projects; (2) the utilization of local resources and services; and (3) at least two projects each through the Department, local government units, and nonprofit organizations. Title III: Demonstration Program on Graphic Labeling - Directs the Secretary to conduct studies and demonstrations of methods of graphically indicating nutritional values of fresh fruit and vegetables in supermar…

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Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans