H.R.6522 - Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008

To prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the Secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the Secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. as introduced.
  • Short: Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008 as introduced.

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7/16/2008--Introduced.Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit the importation into the United States of any ruminant or swine, or any fresh (including chilled or frozen) meat or product of any ruminant or swine, that is born, raised,
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7/16/2008--Introduced.
Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit the importation into the United States of any ruminant or swine, or any fresh (including chilled or frozen) meat or product of any ruminant or swine, that is born, raised, or slaughtered in Argentina until the Secretary certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination.

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11/23/08
Argentina: Background and U.S. Relations: Open CRS Network - CRS ...

Separate bills, S. 3238 and H.R. 6522, were also introduced on the issue. This report, which may be updated, summarizes political and economic conditions in Argentina and issues in Argentine- U.S. relations. Available Versions: ...

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11/23/08
Argentina: Background and U.S. Relations: Open CRS Network - CRS ...

Separate bills, S. 3238 and H.R. 6522, were also introduced on the issue. This report, which may be updated, summarizes political and economic conditions in Argentina and issues in Argentine- U.S. relations. Available Versions: ...

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07/17/08
WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6522, The Foot and Mouth Disease ...

US Congress: HR 6522, The Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008.

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