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Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5818

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5818

Bill HR 5818 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2020. Bill HR 5818 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2020.  Bill HR 5818's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5818

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5818

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Consumer affairs
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Meat

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5818

Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act
To 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.
Truth in Buffalo Labeling Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5818

Carol D. Miller
Carol D. Miller
West VirginiaRepublican
Roger Marshall
Roger Marshall
KansasRepublican
James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
MassachusettsDemocrat
Billy Long
Billy Long
MissouriRepublican
Bill Flores
Bill Flores
TexasRepublican

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