H.R.2749 - Food Safety Enhancement Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes. view all titles (5)

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  • Official: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Popular: Food Safety Enhancement Act as introduced.
  • Short: Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 as introduced.
  • Short: Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 as reported to house.
  • Short: Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 as passed house.
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Jul 30thMr. Lucas moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
Jul 30thDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lucas(OK) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with amendments, pending the reservation of a point of order.
Jul 30thMr. Lucas moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce.
Jul 30thMr. Dingell raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Dingell stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit exceeds the scope of the bill. Overruled by the Chair.
Jul 30thMr. Dingell raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Dingell stated that the provisions of the motion to recommit exceeds the scope of the bill. Overruled by the Chair.
Jul 30thThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jul 30thThe previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Jul 30thOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 679).
Jul 30thOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 186 - 240 (Roll no. 679).
Jul 30thMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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