Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Food industry

Bill Introduced: S.3267 Safe And Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2008

2008-07-14T20:00:00Z

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: H.R.5904 Safe FEAST Act of 2008

2008-04-23T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5827 Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5762 Food Safety Recall Information Act

2008-04-09T20:00:00Z

To prohibit the use of nonambulatory livestock for human food and to require the Secretary of Agriculture to publish the names of retailers and school districts that have purchased meat, poultry, or egg products subject to voluntary recall.

Bill Introduced: S.2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system by imposing stricter penalties for the slaughter of nonambulatory livestock.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4238 Bottle Recycling Climate Protection Act of 2007

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require a refund value for certain beverage containers, and to provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2228 FEED Act of 2007

2007-10-23T20:00:00Z

A bill to extend and improve agricultural programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3937 Food Import Safety Act of 2007

2007-10-22T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3949 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distilled spirits to be produced in dwelling houses, other connected structures, and certain other premises.

2007-10-22T20:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distilled spirits to be produced in dwelling houses, other connected structures, and certain other premises.

Bill Introduced: S.2192 A bill to establish a user fee for follow-up reinspections under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

2007-10-17T20:00:00Z

A bill to establish a user fee for follow-up reinspections under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Bill Introduced: S.2095 A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items.

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items.

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

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

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.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.323 A resolution recognizing Kikkoman Foods, Inc., for its 50 years of operations in the United States.

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing Kikkoman Foods, Inc., for its 50 years of operations in the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3624 Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

To establish a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of food products intended for human consumption which are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.206 Honoring Kikkoman Foods, Inc. and its 50 years of commitment to providing quality products to the United States.

2007-09-06T20:00:00Z

Honoring Kikkoman Foods, Inc. and its 50 years of commitment to providing quality products to the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3484 Safe And Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007

2007-09-05T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry 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: H.R.3485 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2007

2007-09-05T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3110 Food Marketing in Schools Assessment Act

2007-07-18T20:00:00Z

To provide for the Secretary of Education to study and report on the marketing of foods and beverages in middle and high schools.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3100 Import Safety Act of 2007

2007-07-18T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste, and toys.

Bill Introduced: S.1804 National Agriculture and Food Defense Act of 2007

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

A bill to enhance the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond to agriculture and food emergencies.