Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Health and Human Services should work to improve cooperation and eliminate duplication in the area of food safety inspection, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HCONRES 258

Introduced

Nov 1, 2001

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Agriculture and Food Commerce Food adulteration and inspection Food safety Government Operations and Politics Productivity in government

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services should cooperate to ensure that the Nation receives safe food, and ensure that all agencies, regardless of agency jurisdiction, are used to maximize food inspection capabilities.

Actions

Nov 14, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Nov 7, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Nov 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.
Nov 1, 2001

Introduced in House

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