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H.R.3052: Safety of Imported Food Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Nov. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Safety of Imported Food Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to deem imported food adulterated if it has not been prepared, packed, and held under conditions meeting FDCA requirements (or conditions otherwise achieving the protection required) for domestic food. Allows consideration of whether inspection, testing, or other procedures have been refused. Allows importation denial on the basis of such refusal and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Nov. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) |