LEAN Act of 2008
Latest action · Sep 28, 2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2135)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 27, 2008
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008 or the LEAN Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize a food service establishment to provide nutrition information for a food item by: (1) providing calories and nutrient information required for food intended for human consumption; (2) disclosing such information in written form; and (3) making such disclosure available upon request prior to purchase.
Requires the labeling of a standard food item served or offered for sale in a food service establishment that is part of a chain that operates 20 or more establishments under the same trade name to disclose, in a clear and conspicuous manner, prior to the point of purchase: (1) the number of calories on a menu board, on a sign meeting certain requirements, in the menu, or as part of or supplement to the menu; (2) specified nutrient information, in writing and upon request; (3) a statement directing the consumer to the availability of additional nutrient information; and (4) a statement providing suggested daily caloric intake, on a menu or menu board that does not list calories.
Declares a person to have knowingly or willfully violated the requirements of this Act if the person: (1) purposefully fails to make a disclosure required by this Act; or (2) makes a disclosure with the intent to deceive.
Provides that a reasonable basis determination of nutrition information shall be required only once per standard food item if certain requirements are met.
Preempts state laws not identical to this Act.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Nov 19, 2008 to Dec 10, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MA | Bill Delahunt | Nov 19, 2008 | |
| R-MI | Fred Upton | Nov 19, 2008 | |
| R-TX | Pete Sessions | Nov 19, 2008 | |
| D-AL | Robert E. (Bud) Cramer Jr. | Nov 20, 2008 | |
| R-PA | Joseph R. Pitts | Dec 10, 2008 | |
| R-TX | Michael C. Burgess | Dec 10, 2008 | |
| D-AR | Mike Ross | Dec 10, 2008 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 28, 2008Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2135)
- Sep 27, 2008Introduced in House
- Sep 27, 2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sep 27, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3575 | LEAN Act of 2008 | Identical bill | Sep 25, 2008 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Agriculture and Food.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 27, 2008Introduced in House
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