US HB1298 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 20 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-04-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 20 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-04-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends the Export Apple Act to permit apples to be exported to Canada in bulk bins (a quantity of apples weighing more than 100 pounds) without complying with certain inspection and certification requirements.
Title
To amend the Export Apple Act to permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification by the Department of Agriculture.
Sponsors
| Rep. William Owens [D-NY] | Rep. Chris Collins [R-NY] | Rep. Richard Hanna [R-NY] | Rep. Louise Slaughter [D-NY] |
| Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-04-02 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture. |
| 2013-03-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1947 (Related) 2013-06-20 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Subjects
Agricultural trade
Agriculture and food
Canada
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables
Trade restrictions
Agriculture and food
Canada
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables
Trade restrictions
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/1298/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr1298/BILLS-113hr1298ih.pdf |
