WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Fruit

S. 3584, The Obesity Prevention, Treatment, and Research Act of 2008

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3584 would comprehensively prevent, treat, and decrease overweight and obesity in our Nation's populations....

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S. 3385, The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3385 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply....

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S. 3289, The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $869.34

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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P.L. 110-246, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6124 would provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012....

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P.L. 110-234, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $6102.04

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2419 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....

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H.R. 5904, The Safe FEAST Act of 2008

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5904 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis....

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S. 2302, The Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $5235.09

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2302 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012....

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S. 2228, The Farm, Ranch, Equity, Stewardship, and Health Act of 2007

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2228 would extend and improve agricultural programs....

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H.R. 3161, The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $342.42

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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H.R. 2720, The FARM 21 Act of 2007

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2720 would amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reform commodity programs and to increase nutrition, conservation, and energy programs of the Department of Agriculture, to reduce the national budget deficit....

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H.R. 2677, The IMPACT Act

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2677 would establish grants to provide health services for improved nutrition, increased physical activity, obesity and eating disorder prevention....

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H.R. 2667, The Disabled Farmers' Market Nutrition Pilot Program of 2007

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2667 would provide for the establishment of a disabled farmers' market nutrition pilot program....

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H.R. 2401, The NOURISH Act of 2007

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2401 would provide for greater access and opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers, it would create incentives for research, conservation, and market viability, it would provide a healthy and just work environment for agricultural workers, it would provide Americans with healthier food choices, and it would address hunger and poverty in the United States....

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S. 1424, The Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act of 2007

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1424 would provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013....

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H.R. 2392, The Balancing Act of 2007

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2392 would improve the lives of working families by providing family and medical need assistance, child care assistance, in-school and afterschool assistance, family care assistance, and encouraging the establishment of family-friendly workplaces....

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H.R. 2364, The Local Food and Farm Support Act

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2364 would promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers through local and regional markets, expand access to healthy food in underserved communities, provide access to locally and regionally grown food for schools, institutions, and consumers, and strengthen rural-urban linkages....

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H.R. 2209, To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to add clementines to the list of fruits and vegetables subject to minimum quality import requirements issued by the Secretary of Agriculture

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2209 would amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to add clementines to the list of fruits and vegetables subject to minimum quality import requirements issued by the Secretary of Agriculture....

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H.R. 2144, The Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act of 2007

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2144 would extend and enhance farm, nutrition, and community development programs of the Department of Agriculture....

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H.R. 2051, The Hass Avocado Quality Assurance Act of 2007

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2051 would amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for the application of mandatory minimum maturity standards applicable to all domestic and imported Hass avocados....

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S. 1229, The Hass Avocado Quality Assurance Act of 2007

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1229 would amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for the application of mandatory minimum maturity standards applicable to all domestic and imported Hass avocados....

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S. 1188, The Farming Flexibility Act of 2007

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1188 would amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to enhance the ability to produce fruits and vegetables on covered commodity base acres....

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S. 1160, The Specialty Crops Competition Act of 2007

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1160 would ensure an abundant and affordable supply of highly nutritious fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops for American consumers and international markets by enhancing the competitiveness of United States-grown specialty crops....

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S. 1031, The School Food Fresh Act of 2007

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1031 would amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to provide coordination and direction for commodity programs, and to ensure the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables to schools and service institutions in the United States....

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H.R. 1706, The United States Specialty Crop Export Opportunities Act of 2007

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1706 would provide for assistance to United States exporters of certain fruits and vegetables in order to ensure better access to foreign markets....

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S. 919, The Healthy Farms, Foods, and Fuels Act of 2007

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 919 would reauthorize Department of Agriculture conservation and energy programs and certain other programs of the Department, and it would modify the operation and administration of these programs....

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