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H.R. 3170

Modern Farm Animal Practices Act

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.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3](D-NJ)Sponsor
37 cosponsors35 D2 R
37cosponsors2committees5actions8subjects
  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Modern Farm Animal Practices Act — Informed