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S.3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 31, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to regulate food, including by authorizing the Secretary to: (1) suspend the registration of a food facility; and (2) order a cessation on distribution or recall of food.Directs the Secretary to allocate resources based on the risk profile of food facilities or food.Requires...
(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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 31, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |