H.R. 6522 would prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the Secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiFoot and beMouth Disease Prevention Act of 2008 - Directs the firstSecretary of Agriculture to provide a detailed summaryprohibit the importation into the United States of any ruminant or swine, or any fresh (including chilled or frozen) meat or product of any ruminant or swine, that is born, raised, or slaughtered in Argentina until the bill!)Secretary certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. <br>
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 10/3/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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