Senate
Mar 12, 2013

A 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.

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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)

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Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Mar 12, 2013