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S.3238: Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 10, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 10, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (8 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit the importation into the United States of any ruminant or swine, or any fresh (including chilled or frozen) meat or product of any ruminant or swine, that is born, raised, or slaughtered in Argentina until the Secretary certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| July 10, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) |