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To require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs on the use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5249| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2018
John J. Faso

John J. Faso

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Olive Oil Consumer Standards Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) report to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on whether an appropriate federal standard of identity for olive oil would be in the interest of consumers, the olive oil industry, and U.S. agriculture; and (2) take the necessary steps to apply for U.S. membership in the International Olive Council. In preparing the report for the FDA, USDA must consider the citizen petition titled "Standard of Identity for Olive Oil and Olive-Pomace Oil" and filed with the FDA on July 9, 2012.
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Mar 13, 2018
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Mar 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 13, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • March 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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To require the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs on the use of a Federal standard of identity for olive oil, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5249| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2018
Olive Oil Consumer Standards Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to: (1) report to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on whether an appropriate federal standard of identity for olive oil would be in the interest of consumers, the olive oil industry, and U.S. agriculture; and (2) take the necessary steps to apply for U.S. membership in the International Olive Council. In preparing the report for the FDA, USDA must consider the citizen petition titled "Standard of Identity for Olive Oil and Olive-Pomace Oil" and filed with the FDA on July 9, 2012.
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Timeline
Mar 13, 2018
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Mar 16, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 13, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.


  • March 16, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
John J. Faso

John J. Faso

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (5)
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Mark Takano (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Consumer affairsFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesInternational organizations and cooperationPublic participation and lobbying