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HR 3075 107th Congress House

Imported Food Safety Act of 2001

Official title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food from foreign countries, including detecting the intentional adulteration of food.

Introduced: December 20, 2001 See on congress.gov
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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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 29, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 10, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 10, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 29, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Imported Food Safety Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the prior approval of the Secretary of Health and Human Services for commercial distribution of food imported into the United States. Cites factors for mandatory consideration by the Secretary when determining whether to grant such approval.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) deny approval of foreign food for import if the foreign system for food inspection does not provide at least the same level of protection as domestic laws, or if the foreign country does not permit the Secretary to conduct food inspections within its borders; and (2) give high priority to increasing significantly the number of inspections, including port-of-entry testing for pesticide and microbial contamination.

Sets forth criminal penalties for noncompliance. Deems certain foods to be misbranded if the country-of-origin labeling is not provided at the time they are offered for retail sale.

Instructs the Secretary to prioritize research on port-of-entry food safety testing techniques whose results are available within 60 minutes after test administration.

Directs the Secretary to impose user fees on imported food in order to defray increased expenses needed to implement this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 5
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Dec 20, 2001
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Dec 5, 2001
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Dec 5, 2001
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Dec 5, 2001
DEUTSCH, PETER
· Oct 10, 2001
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Oct 10, 2001
MCCARTHY, KAREN
· Oct 10, 2001
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Oct 10, 2001
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