House Bill 5024
115th Congress(2017-2018)
REAL Tuna Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5024
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Re-Establishing Accuracy in Labeling of Tuna Act of 2018 or the REAL Tuna Act of 2018
This bill revises the Food and Drug Administration requirements for canned tuna to exclude the species bullet tuna (Auxis rochei)and frigate tuna (Auxis thazard).
February 14, 2018
02/16/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/14/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/14/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:32 PM