S. 79 · 86th Congress · 1959–1960
A bill to Amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to permit the temporary listing and certification of Citrus Red No. 2 for coloring mature oranges under tolerances found safe by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, so as to permit cont
S. 79 in the 86th Congress (1959–1960) became law — introduced in 1959, sponsored by Alan Bible. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1959
- Policy area
- Agriculture
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1959
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- S. 79. Permit artificial coloring of oranges. Passed.House · Mar 13, 1959
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