HR 2641
101th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Agricultural economics
Agricultural research
Agriculture in foreign trade
Carcinogens
Corn
Food contamination
Grain inspection
Standards
Aflatoxin Food Safety Act of 1989
Introduced: June 14, 1989
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6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 1989
Mr. Beilenson asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Rules have until midnight on July 21 to file a report on H.R. 2641. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 20, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.
Jun 20, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Jun 20, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains.
Jun 14, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jun 14, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Aflatoxin Food Safety Act of 1989 - Amends the United States Grain Standards Act to provide for aflatoxin contamination testing of all corn shipped in foreign commerce.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) indemnify corn producers for aflatoxin contamination losses due to 1988 or 1989 weather or related conditions; (2) establish standardized testing equipment and procedures; and (3) conduct related research.
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Mr. Beilenson asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Rules have until midnight on July 21 to file a report on H.R. 2641. Agreed to without objection.
Cosponsors
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