Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Meat

Bill Enacted: H.R.6432 Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the animal drug user fee program, to establish a program of fees relating to generic new animal drugs, to make certain technical corrections to the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007, and for other purposes.

August 14, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-316.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.6432 Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008

2008-08-14T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6432 Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008

2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6432 Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.6522 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

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.

Bill Introduced: S.3267 SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2008

2008-07-15T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Egg Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.3238 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

A bill 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.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6432 Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

Bill Enacted: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 22, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-234.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-21T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 21, 2008: Vetoed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-20T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 20, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 15, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.2952 Safe School Lunch Act of 2008

2008-05-01T00:00:00Z

A bill to improve food safety through mandatory meat, meat product, poultry, and poultry product recall authority, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to improve communication about recalls with schools participating in the school lunch and breakfast programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5518 Unsafe Meat and Poultry Recall Act

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to order the recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5069 Food and Product Responsibility Act of 2008

2008-01-17T00:00:00Z

To require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4855 To require studies by the Secretary of Agriculture on the effects of food products from cloned animals entering the food supply.

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To require studies by the Secretary of Agriculture on the effects of food products from cloned animals entering the food supply.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4234 Food Ingredient Right to Know Act

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that foods containing spices, flavoring, or coloring derived from meat, poultry, or other animal products (including insects) bear labeling stating that fact and their names.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.55 To disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef.

2007-10-03T00:00:00Z

To disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef.

Bill Introduced: S.J.Res.20 A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef.

2007-10-03T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution to disapprove a final rule of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the importation of cattle and beef.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3610 Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007

2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food and drugs imported into the United States, and for other purposes.