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Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5410

Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019

This bill prohibits federal regulation of the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk or milk products packaged for direct human consumption under specified circumstances.

Specifically, the prohibition applies if (1) such products would be considered adulterated or misbranded or otherwise in violation of federal law solely because they are unpasteurized; (2) the products are allowed by the state of origin to be distributed for direct human consumption by any means; (3) they are produced, packaged, and moved in compliance with the laws of such state; and (4) they are moved from the state of origin with the intent to transport them to another state that allows the distribution of such products for direct human consumption.

Current Status of Bill HR 5410

Bill HR 5410 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2019. Bill HR 5410 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 12, 2019.  Bill HR 5410's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of December 13, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5410

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
17
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5410

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Agricultural marketing and promotion
- Civil actions and liability
- Food supply, safety, and labeling

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5410

Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019
To prohibit Federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2019

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