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S.1269: Food Safety Rapid Response Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 16, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Food Safety Rapid Response Act - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen and expand foodborne illness surveillance systems to: (1) inform and evaluate efforts to prevent foodborne illness; and (2) enhance the identification and investigation of, and response to, foodborne illness outbreaks. Requires the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to: (1) enhance foodborne illness...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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June 16, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |