Senate
Aug 2, 2017A bill to prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the United States.
Summary
Official
John Stringer Rainey Memorial Safeguard American Food Exports Act or the SAFE Act This bill 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. The bill prohibits the knowing sale or transport of equines or equine parts for human consumption.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(8/2/17)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
RM
Mr. Menendez
(D) NJ
Cosponsors (27)
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Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 2, 2017