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H.R.875: Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
41 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - Establishes in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) the Food Safety Administration. Assigns all the authorities and responsibilities of the Secretary of Health and Human Services related to food safety to the Administrator of Food Safety. Transfers to the Administration all functions of specified federal agencies that relate to the administration or enforcement of food safety laws. Renames...
(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 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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Feb. 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) |