H.R.2393: Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 18, 2015
  • Latest Major Action June 11, 2015

Bill Cosponsors

82 (14 Democrats, 68 Republicans)

When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov

Week Ending Rank
Jan. 3, 2016 8th

Bill Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on May 29. 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken. Country of origin labeling requirements are administered by the Department of Agriculture and require a retailer to...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 24 statements associated with H.R.2393.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
June 11, 2015
Received in the Senate.
June 10, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
June 10, 2015

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 300 - 131 (Roll no. 333). (text: CR H4032)

June 10, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4105)
June 10, 2015
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2393, the Chair put the question on adoption of the bill, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Peterson demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption until later in the legislative day.
June 10, 2015
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4039)
June 10, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2393.
June 10, 2015
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2685 and H.R. 2393. The resolution provides for a modified-open rule for H.R.2685 and a closed rule for H.R. 2393.
June 10, 2015
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 303. (consideration: CR H4032-4039)
June 10, 2015
Rule H. Res. 303 passed House.
June 9, 2015
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 303 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2685 and H.R. 2393. The resolution provides for a modified-open rule for H.R.2685 and a closed rule for H.R. 2393.
May 29, 2015
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 94.
May 29, 2015
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 114-131.
May 20, 2015
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 6.
May 20, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 18, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 18, 2015

Introduced in the House by K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas)

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