H.R. 4022 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Gulf Oyster Protection Act of 2009
H.R. 4022 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Nov 4, 2009, sponsored by Allen Boyd Jr. with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 4, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Gulf Oyster Protection Act of 2009 - Prohibits the use of federal funds to establish or implement any requirement for the control of Vibrio vulnificus applicable to the post-harvest processing of oysters that is in addition to federal requirements applicable to such processing as of the date of enactment of this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Allen Boyd Jr. (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 4, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 5, 2009)
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