To amend the Export Apple Act to permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification by the Department of Agriculture.

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Bill Number

HR 1298

Introduced

Mar 20, 2013

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture.

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Topics

Agricultural trade Agriculture and Food Canada Food supply, safety, and labeling Fruit and vegetables Trade restrictions

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Summary

Amends the Export Apple Act to permit apples to be exported to Canada in bulk bins (a quantity of apples weighing more than 100 pounds) without complying with certain inspection and certification requirements.

Actions

Apr 2, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture.
Mar 20, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 20, 2013

Introduced in House

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