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- H.R.1003
H.R.1003: Meat and Poultry Inspection Accountability Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 27, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 10, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Meat and Poultry Inspection Accountability Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to assess specified civil money penalties for violations of the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act.Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize civil money penalties for violations of provisions under such Act as they relate to meat and poultry.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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| Feb. 27, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.) |