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HR 1671 107th Congress House

Safe Food Act of 2001

Official title: To consolidate in a single independent agency in the executive branch the responsibilities regarding food safety, labeling, and inspection currently divided among several Federal agencies.

Introduced: June 13, 2002 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Advice and consent of the SenateAgricultural researchAnimalsCommerce
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CongressConsumer educationDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Health and Human ServicesExecutive reorganizationFederal-local relationsFederal-state relationsFood adulteration and inspectionFood safetyFoodborne diseasesGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment publicityHealthLabelingMedical researchPresidential appointmentsResearchRisk assessmentScience, Technology, CommunicationsSeafoodStandardsVeterinary medicine
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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.
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May 15, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
May 14, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
May 14, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
May 1, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 1, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 15, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Safe Food Act of 2001 - Establishes in the executive branch an independent Food Safety Administration which shall administer and enforce the food safety laws for the protection of the public health. Directs the Administrator of Food Safety to oversee the: (1) implementation of Federal food safety inspection, enforcement, and research efforts, based on scientifically supportable assessments of risks to public health; (2) development of consistent and science-based standards for safe food; (3) coordination and prioritization of food safety research and education programs with other Federal agencies; (4) coordination of the Federal response to foodborne illness outbreaks with other Federal agencies and State agencies; and (5) integration of Federal food safety activities with State and local agencies.

Transfers to the Administration all functions of the following Federal agencies that relate to administration or enforcement of the food safety laws, as determined by the President: (1) the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); (3) the Center for Veterinary Medicine of FDA; (4) the National Marine Fisheries Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the Department of Commerce as it relates to the Seafood Inspection Program; and (5) such others as the President may designate by executive order.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 7
D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 13, 2002
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Apr 16, 2002
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 12, 2001
FROST, MARTIN
· May 15, 2001
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· May 1, 2001
Faleomavaega, Eni
· May 1, 2001
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · May 1, 2001
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· May 1, 2001
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 1, 2001
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 1, 2001
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 1, 2001
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