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<title>H.R. 6598, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $0.00</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6598.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6598 would amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption....
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3475, The Bottled Water Safety and Right to Know Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3475.html</link>
<description> S. 3475 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require manufacturers of bottled water to submit annual reports....
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3422, The Food Tracking Improvement Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3422.html</link>
<description> S. 3422 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food....
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3385, The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3385.html</link>
<description> S. 3385 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200512234.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200512234.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3267, The Safe And Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3267.html</link>
<description> S. 3267 would amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the Egg Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511834.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511834.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 6134, The Renewable Fuel Adjustment Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6134.html</link>
<description> H.R. 6134 would restore certain fuels provisions enacted by section 1501 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200511184.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200511184.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5904, The Safe FEAST Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5904.html</link>
<description> 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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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510765.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510765.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5827, The Keeping America's Food Safe Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5827.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5827 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510648.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510648.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5762, The Food Safety Recall Information Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_5762.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5762 would prohibit the use of nonambulatory livestock for human food and to require the Secretary of Agriculture to publish the names of retailers and school districts that have purchased meat, poultry, or egg products subject to voluntary recall....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510550.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510550.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2770, The Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2770.html</link>
<description> S. 2770 would amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to strengthen the food safety inspection system by imposing stricter penalties for the slaughter of nonambulatory livestock....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200510339.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200510339.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 4238, The Bottle Recycling Climate Protection Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_4238.html</link>
<description> H.R. 4238 would amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require a refund value for certain beverage containers, and it would provide resources for State pollution prevention and recycling programs....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200508428.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200508428.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2228, The Farm, Ranch, Equity, Stewardship, and Health Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2228.html</link>
<description> S. 2228 would extend and improve agricultural programs....
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3937, The Food Import Safety Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3937.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3937 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507959.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507959.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3949, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distilled spirits to be produced in dwelling houses, other connected structures, and certain other premises</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3949.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3949 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distilled spirits to be produced in dwelling houses, other connected structures, and certain other premises....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507971.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507971.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2192, A bill to establish a user fee for follow-up reinspections under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2192.html</link>
<description> S. 2192 would establish a user fee for follow-up reinspections under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507902.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507902.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2095, A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2095.html</link>
<description> S. 2095 would amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507545.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507545.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3624, The Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3624.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3624 would establish a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of food products intended for human consumption which are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507461.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507461.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3610, The Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3610.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3610 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food and drugs imported into the United States....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507447.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507447.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3485, The TRACE Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3485.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3485 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507252.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507252.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3484, The Safe And Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3484.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3484 would amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200507251.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200507251.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3110, The Food Marketing in Schools Assessment Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3110.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3110 would provide for the Secretary of Education to study and report on the marketing of foods and beverages in middle and high schools....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506652.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506652.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3100, The Import Safety Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3100.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3100 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste, and toys....
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					&lt;li&gt;Vote on This Bill: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200506642.html&quot;&gt;For&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/nay/200506642.html&quot;&gt;Against&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2693, To direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl - Cost per Average Family: $0.01</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2693.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2693 would direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl....
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1804, The National Agriculture and Food Defense Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1804.html</link>
<description> S. 1804 would enhance the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond to agriculture and food emergencies....
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2718, The DSHEA Full Implementation and Enforcement Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2718.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2718 would ensure that the goals of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and the amendments made by such Act....
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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