United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3170 (98th)
Modern Farm Animal Practices Act
Introduced
26 May 1983
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Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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3 June 2026
Summary
Modern Farm Animal Practices Act - Establishes the Commission on Modern Farm Animal Practices to investigate and report on all aspects of U.S. intensive farm animal husbandry, including human health effects, and related ethical, scientific, and economic considerations. Sets forth membership and operating provisions. Requires such report to be submitted within two years of the Commission's first meeting to each House of Congress, the Department of Agriculture, and to the Food and Drug Administration. Terminates the Commission 60 days after submitting such report.
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summary · EN · 26 May 1983
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/3170
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/hr/3170