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Dye Free Procurement Act
Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Introduced
Summary
Ban on federal procurement of food with certain color additives. This bill would bar the head of an executive agency from renewing or entering into contracts to buy food that contains any covered color additive and would require agencies to prioritize food without color additives when available and practicable. Covered additives include Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Citrus Red No. 2, and Orange B. It would take effect six months after enactment and apply to contracts entered on or after that date.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Ban on food dyes in federal purchases
If enacted, six months after enactment the bill would bar agency contracts that buy food containing certain color additives. The listed additives are Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Citrus Red No. 2, and Orange B. Heads of executive agencies would not be able to enter or renew contracts for foods with those dyes. Agencies would also have to, where available and practicable, give priority to buying foods that contain no color additives. Federal food suppliers and program recipients, such as schools, military dining, and other agency feeding programs, could see different products offered as agencies change purchases.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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