REP. ESHOO INTRODUCES LEGISLATION IMPROVING SAFETY OF IMPORTED FOOD

From: Capitol Hill Press Releases | Date: May 26, 1999 | Copyright information


Capitol Hill Press Releases

05-26-1999

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 26, 1999

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Legislation Improving Safety of Imported Food

Washington - Rep. Anna Eshoo today introduced the Imported Food Safety
Act of 1999. Senators Ted Kennedy and Barbara Mikulski, who introduced
companion legislation in the Senate, joined Eshoo in a press conference
today unveiling the legislation. The legislation not only improves food
safety, bu...

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