H.R.2344: To expand the enforcement options under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to include the imposition of civil money penalties.

About This Bill

Bill Summary

Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize the imposition of civil money penalties in lieu of fines or imprisonment. Sets forth notice and hearing and appeals provisions.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
July 31, 1997

Introduced in the House by Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

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