Bill114th CongressFiled May 6, 2015Agriculture and Food
S. 1214
John Rainey Memorial Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 6, 2015)
John Rainey Memorial Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act
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.
What just happenedMay 6, 2015
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
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- Introduced in SenateMay 6, 2015
- May 6, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 6, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate