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H.R. 1423 (104th)

Family Food Protection Act of 1995

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

6 April 1995

Last action

1 May 1995 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

21 August 2025

Agriculture

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Meat Inspection Title II: Poultry Inspection Family Food Protection Act of 1995 - Title I: Meat Inspection - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) to issue regulations to control and reduce human pathogens and other harmful substances in meat and meat food products. Considers as adulterated a carcass or meat or meat food product prepared at an official establishment (as defined by this Act) for commercial distribution that is not in compliance with such regulations. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue regulatory limits for human pathogens and other harmful substances in meat or meat food products. Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop and administer surveillance and sampling systems for foodborne illnesses and adulterating substances; (2) issue hazard control regulations for official establishments; (3) convene a meat and poultry safety advisory board; and (4) establish voluntary guidelines for retail meat handling, processing, and storage. Authorizes State enforcement for in-State violations. Directs the Secretary to prescribe livestock traceback methods to permit animal and establishment identification. Authorizes the Secretary to prohibit or restrict animal entry into or from a slaughtering establishment. Requires a preparer who has reasonable belief that any carcass, meat, or meat food product is adulterated or misbranded to notify the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary to recall such products. Authorizes civil penalties for violations of this title. Provides whistleblower protection. Title II: Poultry Inspection - Amends the Poultry Products Inspection Act to provide similar provisions to title I.

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Timeline

  1. 6 April 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 April 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 April 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 April 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 April 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E837)

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 1 May 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Source: Committee

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