H.R. 2749: Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 2749:

Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009

111^th Congress

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To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes.

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Sponsor:

Rep. John Dingell [D-MI15]show cosponsors (5)

Text:

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Status:

	Introduced	Jun 8, 2009
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Reported by Committee	Jun 17, 2009
	Amendments (1 proposed)	View Amendments
	Passed House	Jul 29, 2009
	Senate Vote	...
	Signed by President	...

This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Jan 6, 2010 1:13AM]

Last Action:

Aug 3, 2009: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Votes:

Jul 29, 2009: This bill failed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The vote was held under a suspension of the rules to cut debate short and pass the bill, needing a two-thirds majority. This usually occurs for non-controversial legislation. The totals were 280 Ayes, 150 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Jul 30, 2009: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 283 Ayes, 142 Nays, 8 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.

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Oct 7, 2009 11:42 AM - What are the product liabilities for companies who supply contaminated foods? - Answer it!

Oct 7, 2009 11:43 AM - What are the liabilities of a foreign government for damages caused by their citizens if that government fails to enforce international laws and bilateral agreements for food safety or fully cooperate with immigration and trade control efforts? - Answer it!

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