H.R. 1942 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2015
H.R. 1942 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 22, 2015, sponsored by Frank C. Guinta with 199 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 22, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 199
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2015 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
Frank C. Guinta (R-NH). Co-sponsors: 158 Democrats, 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 22, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture. (May 15, 2015)
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