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S.617: 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 17, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (9 Democrats, 8 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: (1) of imported meat, or U.S.-prepared meat food products containing imported meat; or (2) originating from an animal imported into the United States for slaughter.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
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| April 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) |