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- H.R.5827
H.R.5827: Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 16, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require: (1) certification of any food safety laboratory or a sampling service that is analyzing, testing, or collecting samples of imported food; and (2) such laboratories or services to submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services the results of all tests conducted on behalf of an importer.Sets forth civil penalties for: (1) an importer that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 16, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) |