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H.R. 4022House111th Congress (2009-2011)In Committee

Gulf Oyster Protection Act of 2009

Sponsored by Allen BoydRep. Allen Boyd (D-FL)
Introduced November 4, 2009

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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November 5, 2009

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Introduced in House

November 4, 2009

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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November 4, 2009

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

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November 5, 2009

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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November 5, 2009

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Introduced in HouseIssued November 4, 2009

I

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4022

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 4, 2009

Mr. Boyd introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To prohibit additional requirements for the control of Vibrio vulnificus applicable to the post-harvest processing of oysters.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Gulf Oyster Protection Act of 2009.

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Prohibition against additional requirements applicable to post-harvest processing of oysters

No Federal funds may be used to establish or implement under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) or other authority any requirement for the control of Vibrio vulnificus applicable to the post-harvest processing of oysters that is in addition to Federal requirements applicable to such processing as of the date of the enactment of this Act.