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Federal Meat Inspection Act Amendments of 1987

Introduced: July 13, 1987 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 16, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Jul 16, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Jul 13, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 13, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Meat Inspection Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to revise the definition of "misbranded" to include any meat or meat food product not labeled with its country of origin. Applies such provision to meat and meat products sold at wholesale and retail, including items subject to additional preparation after entering the United States. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide for exemptions by regulations covering instances when compliance is impracticable.

Authorizes the Secretary either to refuse to provide or to withdraw inspection service upon the determination, after opportunity for a hearing is given, that proper labeling has not been done. Requires the Secretary to withdraw inspection upon a third violation.

Provides for judicial review by the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals of the Secretary's determinations and orders with respect to country of origin labeling.

What's happening now July 16, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1