Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act

This bill prohibits the sale of food that contains water buffalo and is labeled as buffalo unless the specific term used in the labeling is water buffalo.

Congress
116
Number
HR - 5818
Introduced on
2020-02-07
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2020
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act

This bill prohibits the sale of food that contains water buffalo and is labeled as buffalo unless the specific term used in the labeling is water buffalo.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide clarification regarding the common or usual name for bison and compliance with section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Consumer affairs•
Food supply, safety, and labeling•
Meat

Comments

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Member:  
Billy Long
Member:  
Bill Flores

Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/12/2021

Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act

This bill prohibits the sale of food that contains water buffalo and is labeled as buffalo unless the specific term used in the labeling is water buffalo.

Latest Action2/7/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.