To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the circumstances in which a substance is considered to be a pesticide chemical for purposes of such Act, and for other purposes.
Antimicrobial Regulation Technical Corrections Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to modify the definition of "pesticide chemical," including regarding ethylene oxide and propylene oxide when those substances are applied to food. Considers certain regulations issued previous to the adoption of this Act to have been issued under FDCA food additive provisions.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Bliley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9898-9900)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12265-12266)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12265-12266)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-324.
Became Public Law No: 105-324.
Enacted as Public Law 105-324
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