I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3981 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 25, 2019 Ms. Pingree (for herself and Mr. Newhouse ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To establish requirements for quality and discard dates that are, at the option of food labelers, included in food packaging, and for other purposes.