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OH HR14

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nick Santucci

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to investigate the U.S. food supply and ensure removal of dangerous toxins, chemicals, and fillers from American food products

  • Cites rising obesity rates, with Ohio among 23 states where 35% or more of adults are affected, and notes that before 2013 no state had obesity rates at or above 35%

  • References 1,777,566 new cancer cases reported in 2021 and 608,366 cancer-related deaths in 2022 as evidence of health concerns

  • Notes decline in children's health, with autism spectrum disorder affecting about 1 in 36 children and chronic health conditions rising from 1.8% of children in 1960 to over 40% by 2021

  • Calls for Congressional oversight of the FDA, USDA, Department of Health and Human Services, and other federal agencies regulating food sources

Legislative Description

Urge Congress to ensure toxins and chemicals removed from food

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Committee: Agriculture

1/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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