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H.R.5620: Fresh Produce Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 13, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 25, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fresh Produce Safety Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to establish standards for good manufacturing practices for the minimal processing of produce, including standards related to sanitation and water.Requires the Secretary to provide for unannounced inspections of processing facilities to determine if produce processed in the facilities is in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
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March 13, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) |