RESOURCES: HR 2749 - Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
NEWS: July 29, 2009 - The bill has failed to receive a 2/3 majority, so it has gone down to defeat in the House of Representatives, at least for now. Click here for more information on what happened to the bi-partisan effort between Democratic Rep. John Dingell of Michigan who authored the bill and Republican Rep. Joe Barton of Texas.
"To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes"
THE CONTROVERSY
Small producers are concerned that this proposed legislation would place undo burdens on them. You can monitor the bill, which is often referred to as the Dingell bill because it is sponsored by Michigan Rep. John Dingell, by visiting Open Congress and clicking on the widget they use to notify you when any action is taken on the bill.
SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TOM VILSACK at a Town Hall in Michigan answering questions on HR 2749 with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow
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READ THE BILLS YOURSELF
- HR2749 - The text of the proposed Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
OPINION PIECES & BLOGS
- Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund - Click here for the Executive Summary and here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). This site asks you to sign a petition against passage of the bill. It lists provisions of concern in the current version.
- Circle of Food - This group supports passage of the bill and lists reasons why.