HR 5485 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to provide for a study of the effects of saccharin.

Introduced 1977-03-23· Sponsored by Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-03-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes to be appropriated funds for the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to conduct a study of the potential carcinogenic effects of saccharin. Directs the Secretary to submit a report on such study to the President and the Congress not later than 60 days after the study's completion. Prohibits any ban or restriction on saccharin in interstate commerce by the Secretary or any officer in the executive branch of the Federal Government for a period of three years.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only