H.R. 2699 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National Uniformity for Food Act of 2003
H.R. 2699 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004), the National Uniformity for Food Act of 2003, was introduced on Jul 10, 2003, sponsored by Richard Burr with 168 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 168
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
National Uniformity for Food Act of 2004 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to prohibit any State or political subdivision from establishing or continuing in effect for any food in interstate commerce: (1) any requirement that is not identical to specified FDCA provisions (that would result in materially different requirements), including those related to adulterated foods, unsafe food additives, and new…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
National Uniformity for Food Act of 2004
Sponsor
Richard Burr (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 126 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 475. (Oct 8, 2004)
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