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H.R. 9419 (93rd)

Foreign Dairy Quality Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 July 1973

Last action

19 July 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

Sponsors

Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

3 September 2025

Agriculture

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Summary

Foreign Dairy Quality Act - States that no dairy product shall be imported into the United States unless it has been inspected and found to be wholesome and unless the foreign farms and plants in which such products were produced, manufactured, or processed comply with all the inspection, grading and other standards comparable to domestic standards that are prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare pursuant to the provisions of this Act. Provides for a certificate issued by the exporting country assuring compliance with prescribed standards as to the quality of the milk form, plant facilities, equipment, and procedures used in the production and transportation of milk, and the production, manufacture, and processing of all imported dairy products. Requires all imported dairy products, after entry into the United States, to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and other dairy product inspection Acts. Provides for cooperation between the Secretary and foreign governments as well as other executive departments in carrying out this Act, and authorizes necessary inspections and investigations. Prescribes a fine of not more than $1000 and imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, for violation of the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 19 July 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 July 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 July 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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