Definition: Reduce exposure to pesticides by informingstudents and staff prior to application of pesticide
Target: 71.9
percent
Baseline: 65.4
percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools informed students
and staff prior to application of pesticide in 2006
H.R.432: Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011 (Introduced in
the House)
Title: To provide safety standards pertaining to harmful
additives in foods that have the
potential to cause harmful effects on vulnerable populations with high
exposure.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] (introduced
1/25/2011) Cosponsors (33)
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2011 Referred to House
subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recommendation: Vote yes for H.R. 432: Ban Poisonous
Additives Act of 2011
My Political Representative(s): Illinois Congressmen Richard Durbin Mark Kirk
It's really scary to think about all the chemicals and pesticides that we ingest from food, when chances are we aren't even aware of it. And since we, as adults, aren't always are of it, chances are kids in school won't be either. I agree with you one hundred percent on getting this act passed!
ReplyDeleteIt's scary to think that some groups don't actually have to put safety standards on food. This would be a great act to pass because it does provide safety standards when it comes to food, especially when the food could potentially cause harmful effects on us. All the food that we eat should be labeled with potential health hazards and they shouldn't not label something because it could potentially hurt their business.
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