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S.616: Food Security is National Security Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 14, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 14, 2017
Bill Summary
Food Security is National Security Act of 2017 This bill amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to: (1) require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to consider the potential effects of a proposed or pending transaction on the security of the U.S. food and agriculture systems, including any effects on the availability of, access to, or safety and quality of food; and (2) include the Secretary of Agriculture and the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| March 14, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |