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S.337: 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 Jan. 28, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
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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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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Jan. 28, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) |