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To establish limitations on the quantity of inorganic arsenic in rice and rice products under chapter IV of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

USA115th CongressHR-4535| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2017
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Health Subcommittee, General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Reducing food-based Inorganic Compounds Exposure Act of 2017 or the RICE Act This bill directs the Food and Drug Administration to promulgate a final regulation establishing the minimum quantity of inorganic arsenic contained in rice or a rice product that will cause sale of the rice or rice product to be prohibited. The regulation must: (1) apply the minimum quantity to rice and rice products regardless of the origin of the arsenic, (2) include the establishment of tolerances, and (3) establish a standard for inorganic arsenic that is based on the maximum achievable reduction in health risks and is protective of the long-term health of children.
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Dec 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
  • December 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingGrainHazardous wastes and toxic substances

To establish limitations on the quantity of inorganic arsenic in rice and rice products under chapter IV of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

USA115th CongressHR-4535| House 
| Updated: 12/21/2017
Reducing food-based Inorganic Compounds Exposure Act of 2017 or the RICE Act This bill directs the Food and Drug Administration to promulgate a final regulation establishing the minimum quantity of inorganic arsenic contained in rice or a rice product that will cause sale of the rice or rice product to be prohibited. The regulation must: (1) apply the minimum quantity to rice and rice products regardless of the origin of the arsenic, (2) include the establishment of tolerances, and (3) establish a standard for inorganic arsenic that is based on the maximum achievable reduction in health risks and is protective of the long-term health of children.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Dec 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 21, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
  • December 4, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • December 8, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 21, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Rosa L. DeLauro

Rosa L. DeLauro

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Health Subcommittee, General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthDepartment of Health and Human ServicesFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food supply, safety, and labelingGrainHazardous wastes and toxic substances