Date: August 1, 2018

Subject: Preventing Overregulation by the FDA in the Milk Industry

Description: Lee (R-UT) amendment to a multi-agency appropriations bill prevents the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from inappropriately interfering in the marketplace. Specifically, the amendment prohibits the FDA from enforcing a rule that prevents producers of plant-based products (such as almond milk) from using the word "milk" in its branding. The FDA claims its rule is necessary to protect consumers from confusion, but consumers are not confused about whether almond milk comes from a cow. Instead, the FDA's action is an example of government favoring certain companies over others. ACU supports a free and competitive marketplace and opposes unnecessary interference designed to restrict competition.

Result: Amendment Rejected, 14-84

Democrat: 4 Yeas, 43 Nays, 0 Not voting
Republican: 10 Yeas, 39 Nays, 2 Not voting
Independent: 0 Yeas, 2 Nays, 0 Not voting

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