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- H.R.1794
H.R.1794: Halal and Kosher Food Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced April 26, 2013
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Kosher and Halal Food Act of 2013 - Amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to: (1) provide for the increased purchase of Kosher and Halal food if such food is cost neutral as compared to food that is not from food manufacturers with a Kosher or Halal certification, and (2) modify the labeling of the commodities list under the emergency food assistance program to enable Kosher and Halal food bank operators to identify which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
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| April 26, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| April 26, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) |