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HR 5991 109th Congress House

To prohibit the injection of carbon monoxide in meat products.

Introduced: July 28, 2006 Introduced by: DeLauro, Rosa L. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
Agriculture and Food Carbon monoxideCommerceFood safetyMeat
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This bill died when the 109th Congress ended
It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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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Aug 7, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture .
Jul 28, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 28, 2006
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 7, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture .

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to prohibit the use of carbon monoxide in any meat or meat food product or the packaging of any meat or meat food product.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5991: To prohibit the injection of carbon monoxide in meat products.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-5991/
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