HR 5230 · 107th Congress · Agriculture and Food

SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act

Introduced 2002-07-25· Sponsored by Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.(2002-08-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food Act (SAFER Meat, Poultry and Food Act) - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to: (1) require a person, other than a household consumer, who has reason to believe meat, poultry, or food products to be adulterated or misbranded to so notify the Secretary of Agriculture; and (2) provide the Secretary with authority for voluntary and mandatory nondistribution and recall, withdrawal of inspectors from violating facilities, and civil penalties.…

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Cosponsors (10)

10 Democrats