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HR 14OHIOSession 136State Billfiled

Ohio House urges Congress to investigate food supply and remove toxins and chemicals

Original title: Urge Congress to ensure toxins and chemicals removed from food

Last action · January 28, 2025: Introduced and Referred to Committee (Agriculture)Sponsors: Nick Santucci and 19 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Ohio House of Representatives adopted a urging the United States Congress to investigate the national food supply and ensure the removal of dangerous toxins and chemicals. The measure highlights rising rates of obesity, cancer, and chronic health conditions among children and adults.

Why it matters

The measure establishes an official state legislative position directed at federal lawmakers, though it carries no binding legal requirements, appropriations, or changes to state laws.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Congress of the United States

Federal lawmakers are formally petitioned by the Ohio House to initiate investigations into the national food supply and regulatory agencies.

Indirectly affected

Ohio residents

Consumers are addressed regarding public health statistics on obesity, cancer, and chronic conditions, though no direct legal or financial changes are imposed on them.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change Ohio state laws or regulations?

No. This is a non-binding that urges federal action rather than enacting new state laws or mandates.

Who receives copies of this resolution?

The Clerk of the House is directed to send copies to the President Pro Tempore and Secretary of the United States Senate, the Speaker and Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, members of the Ohio congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.

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News Coverage

Coverage by outlet perspective1 article

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Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants

WSVN 7 MiamiJul 30, 2026

Restaurants are facing financial challenges due to a combination of rising lettuce prices caused by extreme weather and a widespread cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce. Major chains like Taco Bell and Chipotle have reported sales impacts, while federal health officials continue to investigate the source of the illnesses.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

Procedural history

1 action

Jan 28, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced and Referred to Committee (Agriculture)

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

No state lobbying filings in our records match this bill. Federal lobbying reports (LDA) cover Congress, so they are not listed on state bills.

Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Connected Entities

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Food and Drug Administration and 2 more

OrganizationU.S. Department of Health and Human Services“Federal agency subject to requested congressional oversight”Map →

OrganizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Federal agency subject to requested congressional oversight”Map →

OrganizationU.S. Food and Drug Administration“Federal agency subject to requested congressional oversight”Map →

OrganizationCongress of the United States“Urged to investigate the U.S. food supply”Map →

OrganizationU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention“Source for obesity and autism statistics”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.legislature.ohio.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance40
How much this matters to a regular citizen
Controversy30
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz25
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