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Congress will soon vote on a bill to gut food safety and labeling laws. H.R. 4167, the National Uniformity for Food Act, would eliminate current state or local laws and prevent the enactment of future laws that impose stricter requirements for food safety than current federal standards. If passed, this dangerous bill would reduce food safety laws to the federal government’s “uniform” lowest common denominator, wiping out laws in at least 30 states from California to Maine. These laws empower consumers with essential information about what’s in our food—such as toxic chemicals, mercury, potential allergens, and genetically engineered ingredients. Given the sweeping implications of this bill, it is shocking that Congress held no public hearings on this issue, essentially putting the interests of big food companies ahead of the health and safety of consumers. Write to your members of Congress TODAY, and urge them to VOTE NO on H.R. 4167.

UPDATE: Your letters are making a difference! On March 1, Congress delayed a vote on this measure for at least another week. Help us keep up the pressure by sending your letter and telling a friend TODAY! A phone call to your member of Congress will also help. Click here to find your representative's phone number.

Please make your letter personal by adding in your own thoughts and concerns. Every letter makes a difference, but customized letters have the greatest effect!



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