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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2749) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill HRES 691
Bill 111 H.Res. 691 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of another bill, H.R. 2749. H.R. 2749 aims to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in order to enhance the safety of food in the global market. The bill seeks to address issues related to food safety and ensure that consumers are protected from potential risks associated with food products.
The main purpose of H.R. 2749 is to improve the safety of food that is imported into the United States from other countries. The bill includes provisions that require foreign food facilities to meet certain safety standards in order to export their products to the US. It also establishes a system for the FDA to monitor and inspect foreign food facilities to ensure compliance with these standards.
Additionally, H.R. 2749 includes measures to enhance the traceability of food products in the supply chain, in order to quickly identify and address any potential food safety issues. The bill also includes provisions to improve the response to foodborne illness outbreaks and strengthen the FDA's ability to enforce food safety regulations. Overall, H.R. 2749 aims to strengthen the safety of the food supply chain and protect consumers from potential risks associated with imported food products. The resolution, Bill 111 H.Res. 691, provides for the consideration of this important legislation in the US Congress.
The main purpose of H.R. 2749 is to improve the safety of food that is imported into the United States from other countries. The bill includes provisions that require foreign food facilities to meet certain safety standards in order to export their products to the US. It also establishes a system for the FDA to monitor and inspect foreign food facilities to ensure compliance with these standards.
Additionally, H.R. 2749 includes measures to enhance the traceability of food products in the supply chain, in order to quickly identify and address any potential food safety issues. The bill also includes provisions to improve the response to foodborne illness outbreaks and strengthen the FDA's ability to enforce food safety regulations. Overall, H.R. 2749 aims to strengthen the safety of the food supply chain and protect consumers from potential risks associated with imported food products. The resolution, Bill 111 H.Res. 691, provides for the consideration of this important legislation in the US Congress.
Current Status of Bill HRES 691
Bill HRES 691 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2009. Bill HRES 691 was introduced during Congress 111 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2009. Bill HRES 691's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of July 30, 2009
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 691
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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