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- H.R.2103
H.R.2103: To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to provide for the eventual removal of intrastate distribution restrictions on State inspected meat and poultry.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced June 26, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 7, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (2 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to remove intrastate distribution restrictions on State inspected meat and poultry as of a specified future date. Authorizes early waiver of such restrictions if the Secretary of Agriculture determines that a State's inspection and sanitation requirements are at least equal to appropriate Federal requirements.
(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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| June 26, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by William M. Thornberry (R-Texas) |