Bill115th CongressFiled Aug 2, 2017Agriculture and Food
S. 1706
SAFE Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 2, 2017)
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.
What just happenedAug 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
31 cosponsors28 D2 R1 I
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- Introduced in SenateAug 2, 2017
- Aug 2, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Aug 2, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate