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- H.R.1226
H.R.1226: Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 - 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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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
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Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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| Feb. 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-S.D.) |