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- H.R.1371
H.R.1371: Imported Meat Labeling Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced April 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 28, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 26 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Imported Meat Labeling Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to require country of origin (where an animal is raised before slaughter) labeling of imported meat or U.S.-prepared meat food products containing foreign meat.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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| April 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Helen Chenoweth-Hage (R-Idaho) |