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- H.R.1144
H.R.1144: Country-of-Origin Meat Labeling Act of 1999
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about animals
- Introduced March 17, 1999
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
60 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 38 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Country-of-Origin Meat Labeling Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to require a packer or processor of domestic or imported livestock or meat offered for U.S. sale to affix and maintain throughout the chain of distribution country-of-origin labeling until sale to a consumer, food-serving institution, or restaurant.States that food-serving institutions and restaurants shall not be required to notify customers of the country-of...
(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 and Horticulture.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 17, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Helen Chenoweth-Hage (R-Idaho) |