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H.R. 1794

Halal and Kosher Food Act of 2013

Kosher and Halal Food Act of 2013 - Amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to: (1) provide for the increased purchase of Kosher and Halal food if such food is cost neutral as compared to food that is not from food manufacturers with a Kosher or Halal certification, and (2) modify the labeling of the commodities list under the emergency food assistance program to enable Kosher and Halal food bank operators to identify which commodities to obtain from local food banks.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14](D-NY)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 26, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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