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Safe Food Act of 1997

Introduced: November 8, 1997 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 1998
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management.
Mar 19, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2346-2347)
Nov 8, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Nov 8, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12130-12131)
Nov 8, 1997
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe Food Act of 1997 - Establishes in the executive branch an independent Food Safety Administration which shall administer and enforce the food safety laws.

Directs the President to terminate specified food safety-related Federal agencies to the extent their activities relate to the administration or enforcement of food safety laws.

What's happening now June 25, 1998

Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2