S. 541 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013
S. 541 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Mar 12, 2013, sponsored by Mary L. Landrieu with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem equine (horses and other members of the equidae family) parts to be an unsafe food additive or animal drug. Prohibits the knowing sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for purposes of human consumption.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 3 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2013
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Mar 12, 2013)
Other Agriculture and Food bills in the 113th Congress
- H.R. 2642: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013
- H.R. 693: Sugar Reform Act of 2013
- H.R. 730: PESTT Act
- S. 746: A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to establish a market-driven…
- H.R. 1094: Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013
- H.R. 1182: Stopping Needless Additional Performance Bonuses (SNAP) Act of 2013
- H.R. 1355: State Nutrition Assistance Flexibility Act of 2013
- H.R. 1414: Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
- H.R. 1731: Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013
- H.R. 4432: Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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