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HR 3751 103th Congress House

Katie O'Connell Safe Food Act

Official title: To establish a Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Inspection Agency to administer the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Produc… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To establish a Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Inspection Agency to administer the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act, to expand the application of these Acts, to provide for the establishment of safe cooking standards for meat and poultry products, and to improve scientific research and understanding of foodborne illnesses.

Introduced: August 3, 1994 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 24, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 2, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E75-76)
Feb 1, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock.
Feb 1, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations and Nutrition.
Jan 26, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 26, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jan 26, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 24, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Inspection Agency

Subtitle A: Establishment and Authorities of Agency

Subtitle B: Transitional Provisions

Subtitle C: Other Matters

Title II: Expansion of Foods Covered by Inspection Laws

Title III: Establishment and Enforcement of Safe Cooking

Standards for Meat and Poultry Products

Title IV: Epidemiological Activities Regarding

Foodborne Diseases

Title V: Research on Treatment of Foodborne Diseases

Katie O'Connell Safe Food Act - Title I: Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Inspection Agency - Subtitle A: Establishment and Authorities of Agency - Establishes in the executive branch the Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Inspection Agency which shall be responsible for administering inspection, research, and oversight activities regarding meat, poultry, and eggs (including retail safe cooking standards).

(Sec. 104) Establishes: (1) within the Agency the Bureau for Improved Inspection Capabilities; and (2) an advisory commission on inspection.

Authorizes the Director of the Agency to make grants and enter into contracts for related research.

Subtitle B: Transitional Provisions - Provides for the termination of the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture and the transfer of assets, appropriations, and personnel to the Agency.

(Sec. 135) Provides for the establishment of the Office of Inspector General of the Agency.

Subtitle C: Other Matters - Defines "Agency," "Director," and "inspection laws" for purposes of this title.

Title II: Expansion of Foods Covered by Inspection Laws - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to authorize coverage of additional meats (such as deer, bison, and rabbits).

(Sec. 202) Amends the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize coverage of additional poultry (such as quail, pheasant, and squab).

Title III: Establishment and Enforcement of Safe Cooking Standards for Meat and Poultry Products - Requires the Agency to establish meat and poultry safe cooking standards for restaurants and other food establishments.

(Sec. 302) Provides for enforcement inspections, including civil monetary penalties.

Title IV: Epidemiological Activities Regarding Foodborne Diseases - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out foodborne disease prevention and control activities, including population-based surveillance of selected diseases. Authorizes appropriations.

Title V: Research on Treatment of Foodborne Diseases - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require: (1) the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to carry out foodborne disease research and treatment activities; and (2) the National Digestive Diseases Data System and the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse to include foodborne disease activities.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Aug 3, 1994
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