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H.R. 3170 (98th)

Modern Farm Animal Practices Act

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Introduced

26 May 1983

Last action

2 June 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10]

Subjects

Agriculture

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3 June 2026

Agriculture

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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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Timeline

  1. 26 May 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 May 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 May 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 June 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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