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HR 3070 105th Congress House

Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1997

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 29, 1998 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Administrative procedureAdministrative remediesCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCollection of accounts
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CommerceConsumer educationDefective productsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDisciplining of employeesDiscrimination in employmentFines (Penalties)Food adulteration and inspectionFood industryFood safetyGovernment Operations and PoliticsJudicial review of administrative actsLabelingLabor and EmploymentLaw
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Nov 13, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Nov 13, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 9, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a person, other than a household consumer, who has reason to believe that any food item introduced into commerce or held for sale is adulterated or misbranded to so notify the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to then: (1) cease distribution of such item; (2) provide appropriate producer and consumer notification; (3) recall such item; or (4) take any combination of such actions. Empowers the Secretary to impose a pre-hearing order to cease distribution of such item. Outlines hearing procedures for the recall of such item.

Provides with respect to this Act: (1) civil penalties for violations; and (2) whistleblower protections for employees exercising rights provided.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Independent 1
D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jul 29, 1998
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 29, 1998
 I
Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Mar 18, 1998
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Nov 13, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3070: Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3070/
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"H.R. 3070: Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3070/.
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