Cathy McMorris Rodgers - Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee | Official U.S. House headshot
Cathy McMorris Rodgers - Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee | Official U.S. House headshot
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Subcommittee on Health Chair Brett Guthrie (R-KY) announced a Subcommittee legislative hearing titled “Evaluating FDA Human Foods and Tobacco Programs.”
"From the infant formula shortage, to lead poisoning in applesauce, to an onslaught of illegal Chinese vapes, Americans—and particularly children and teenagers—are at risk of consuming dangerous products, especially without safer alternatives and clear rules in place,” said Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie. “This hearing will give our Members a chance to hear from the head of the Human Foods Program as well as the head of the Tobacco Center to learn how the FDA is helping adult smokers quit, keeping illegal products away from kids, and ensuring a safe food supply.”
The Subcommittee on Health hearing titled “Evaluating FDA Human Foods and Tobacco Programs” is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET. It will be held at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building.
Witnesses include Mr. James “Jim” Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Dr. Brian King, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the FDA.
Legislative proposals to be discussed include:
- H.R. 1462: Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act
- H.R. 1750: Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2023
- H.R. 1803: Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act
- H.R. 2901: Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023
- H.R. 4547: Laws Ensuring Safe Shrimp Act
- H.R. 4764: The Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement (HIVE) Act
- H.R. 6512: Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act
- H.R. 6770: Improving Newborns’ Food and Nutrition Testing Safety (INFANTS) Act of 2023
- H.R. 7563: The Food Traceability Enhancement Act of 2024
- H.R. 9425: Tobacco User Fee Modernization Act of 2024
- H.R. 9443: Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2024
This notice is issued under the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live-streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/. For questions concerning the hearing, contact Emma Schultheis with Committee staff at Emma.Schultheis@mail.house.gov or for press-related inquiries contact Christopher Krepich at Christopher.Krepich@mail.house.gov.
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