Senate
Mar 12, 2013A bill to prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the United States.
Summary
Official
Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem equine (horses and other members of the equidae family) parts to be an unsafe food additive or animal drug. Prohibits the knowing sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for purposes of human consumption.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(3/12/13)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
ML
Mr. LANDRIEU
(D) LA
Cosponsors (25)
Topics
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 12, 2013