118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 617 — Paws Off Act of 2023

“To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes.”

Health

Introduced Jan 30, 2023

Last action Feb 10, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 30, 2023

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Referred

Feb 10, 2023

E&C

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill forbids the sale of food that contains xylitol unless the food's label contains a warning about the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Feb 10, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 30, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.