Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Food industry and services

Bill Introduced: S.954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

2013-05-13T20:00:00Z

An original bill to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2018.

Bill Introduced: S.917 Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act of 2013

2013-05-08T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers.

Bill Introduced: S.879 Maple Tapping Access Program Act

2013-05-06T20:00:00Z

A bill to support State and tribal government efforts to promote research and education related to maple syrup production, natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry, market production of maple products, and greater access to lands containing maple trees for maple-sugaring activities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1794 Halal and Kosher Food Act of 2013

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to provide for the increased purchase of Kosher and Halal food and to modify the labeling of the commodities list under the emergency food assistance program to enable Kosher and Halal food bank operators to identify which commodities to obtain from local food banks.

Bill Introduced: S.821 Healthy Food Financing Initiative

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish in the Department of Agriculture a Healthy Food Financing Initiative.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1741 Dairy Freedom Act

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

To establish a dairy producer margin insurance program for the purpose of protecting dairy producer income by paying participating dairy producers margin insurance payments when actual dairy producer margins are less than a threshold level, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.811 Halal and Kosher Food Act of 2013

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to provide for the increased purchase of Kosher and Halal food and to modify the labeling of the commodities list under the emergency food assistance program to enable Kosher and Halal food bank operators to identify which commodities to obtain from local food banks.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1752 SNAP Transparency Act of 2013

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require retail food stores to collect, and report to the Secretary of Agriculture, detailed information that identifies food items purchased with benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; and to require the Secretary to compile and publish such information.

Bill Introduced: S.749 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.

2013-04-16T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, qualified restaurant property, and qualified retail improvement property.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1572 Stopping Taxpayer Outlays for Propaganda Act

2013-04-14T20:00:00Z

To prohibit the use of Federal money for print, radio, television or any other media advertisement, campaign, or form of publicity against the use of a food or beverage that is lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Bill Introduced: S.679 Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

2013-04-08T20:00:00Z

A bill to promote local and regional farm and food systems, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1414 Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

2013-04-08T20:00:00Z

To promote local and regional farm and food systems, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1387 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain perishable agricultural commodities from the goods whose sale or distribution in commerce may be prohibited subsequent to a violation of such Act.

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain perishable agricultural commodities from the goods whose sale or distribution in commerce may be prohibited subsequent to a violation of such Act.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1272 Maple Tapping Access Program Act

2013-03-18T20:00:00Z

To support State and tribal government efforts to promote research and education related to maple syrup production, natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry, market promotion of maple products, and greater access to lands containing maple trees for maple-sugaring activities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1249 Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2013

2013-03-18T20:00:00Z

To amend section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines.

Bill Introduced: S.520 Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act

2013-03-10T20:00:00Z

A bill to strengthen Federal consumer protection and product traceability with respect to commercially marketed seafood, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1012 Safety And Fraud Enforcement for Seafood Act

2013-03-05T19:00:00Z

To strengthen Federal consumer protection and product traceability with respect to commercially marketed seafood, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.274 Children Eating Well Act

2013-02-10T19:00:00Z

A bill to strengthen nutrition education for elementary school and secondary school students to promote healthy eating choices through developmentally appropriate lessons and activities integrated into the school day.

Bill Introduced: H.R.494 Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act

2013-02-04T19:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a reduced rate of excise tax on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.473 Safe Food for Seniors Act of 2013

2013-02-03T19:00:00Z

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to the qualification of the director of food services of a Medicare skilled nursing facility or a Medicaid nursing facility.