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- H.R.1121
H.R.1121: Country of Origin Meat Labeling Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced March 20, 2001
- Latest Major Action March 26, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
34 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Country of Origin Meat Labeling Act of 2001 - Amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin information to be provided by retailers of beef, pork, and lamb to consumers at the final point of sale. Exempts food service establishments from such requirement.States that U.S. designation of origin may only be used if the article is exclusively from an animal born raised, and slaughtered in the United States.
(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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| March 20, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.) |