Last week, Reg•Watch blogged about a House bill which would force the Occupational Health and Safety Administration to set a standard for workers exposed to diacetyl. Diacetyl is a component of the artificial butter flavoring found in microwave popcorn. Exposure can cause a lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans which reduces quality of life and causes premature mortality. Unfortunately, the disease has acquired the moniker "popcorn workers lung." Today, the House Education and Labor Committee reported the bill to the House floor. Kudos to lead sponsor Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and the committee for taking decisive action on this issue. (Thanks to the Pump Handle blog for pointing this out.)