H.R. 2751 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
H.R. 2751 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jun 8, 2009, sponsored by Betty Sutton with 59 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 8, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 111-353
What it does
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - Title I: Improving Capacity to Prevent Food Safety Problems - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to expand the food safety activities of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), including to authorize the Secretary to inspect records related to food.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Betty Sutton (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 8, 2009
- Passed the HouseJun 9, 2009
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 29, 2010
- Became lawJan 4, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-353. (Jan 4, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments
House · Dec 21, 2010 · Passed215–144 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 9, 2009 · Passed298–119
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save ActHouse · Jun 9, 2009
- FDA Food Safety Modernization ActHouse · Dec 21, 2010
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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