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To amend the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act to require that Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to the chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards to deliver accurate and clear information, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6022| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2018
Adam Kinzinger

Adam Kinzinger

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accurate Labels Act This bill restricts the authority of state and federal agencies to establish or enforce labeling requirements with respect to the chemical composition of, or radiation emitted by, consumer products. Specifically, such requirements (1) must exempt nonfunctional or naturally occurring substances; (2) must exempt the inclusion of trade secrets; (3) may not preclude the delivery of certain supplemental or clarifying information; (4) shall not apply to a substance if the concentration of the substance in the product is below a specified level; (5) shall not apply, with respect to the emission of radiation, if the level of emission is below a specified level; (6) must allow for certain information to be communicated to consumers electronically or digitally; and (7) must be risk-based and meet other specified standards.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 6, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 6, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 115-3019: A bill to amend the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act to require that Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to the chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards to deliver accurate and clear information, and for other purposes.
CancerCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsFederal preemptionHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and qualityRadiationState and local government operationsTrade secrets and economic espionage

To amend the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act to require that Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to the chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards to deliver accurate and clear information, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6022| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2018
Accurate Labels Act This bill restricts the authority of state and federal agencies to establish or enforce labeling requirements with respect to the chemical composition of, or radiation emitted by, consumer products. Specifically, such requirements (1) must exempt nonfunctional or naturally occurring substances; (2) must exempt the inclusion of trade secrets; (3) may not preclude the delivery of certain supplemental or clarifying information; (4) shall not apply to a substance if the concentration of the substance in the product is below a specified level; (5) shall not apply, with respect to the emission of radiation, if the level of emission is below a specified level; (6) must allow for certain information to be communicated to consumers electronically or digitally; and (7) must be risk-based and meet other specified standards.
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Timeline
Jun 6, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 6, 2018
Introduced in House
Jun 6, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • June 6, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 6, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • June 6, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Adam Kinzinger

Adam Kinzinger

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Brett Guthrie (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Collin C. Peterson (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Richard Hudson (Republican)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 115-3019: A bill to amend the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act to require that Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to the chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards to deliver accurate and clear information, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CancerCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsFederal preemptionHazardous wastes and toxic substancesProduct safety and qualityRadiationState and local government operationsTrade secrets and economic espionage