S. 2420 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Federal Food Donation Act of 2008
S. 2420 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 6, 2007, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 6, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-247
What it does
Federal Food Donation Act of 2008 - Requires the Federal Acquisition Regulation to be revised to require all government contracts above $25,000 for the provision, service, or sale of food in the United States, or for the lease or rental of federal property to a private entity for events at which food is provided in the United States, to include clauses that: (1) encourage the donation of excess, apparently wholesome food to no…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 6, 2007
- Passed the SenateMay 22, 2008
- Passed the HouseJun 3, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJun 10, 2008
- Became lawJun 20, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-247. (Jun 20, 2008)
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