H.R. 113 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2017
H.R. 113 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Vern Buchanan with 218 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 218
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2017 This bill 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. The bill prohibits the knowing sale or transport of equines or equine parts for human consumption.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Vern Buchanan (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 172 Democrats, 46 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 25, 2017)
Other Agriculture and Food bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 2154: To rename the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota, as the Edward…
- H.R. 2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
- H.R. 1276: Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017
- H.R. 2401: Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2017
- H.R. 2436: Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2017
- H.R. 2996: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 3402: Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
- H.R. 3871: Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act of 2017
- H.R. 4058: SALE Act of 2017
- H.R. 4265: Sugar Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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