Congress will pass a new law to overhaul the antiquated U.S. food safety system
by the end of the year, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, an influential House lawmaker,
said on Wednesday.
The first major reform of the system in 50 years could be followed by another
close look at how meat and poultry are inspected, and the changes may create
friction with trade partners, said the chairman of the House Agriculture
Appropriations Subcommittee.
“I have every confidence that we are going to pass food safety legislation and
this legislation is going to get to the president for a signature and that
that’s going to happen this year,” said Connecticut Democrat DeLauro, who was
speaking at the Reuters Food and Agriculture Summit.
The House passed its bill last July. But a companion Senate bill has been held
up by work on healthcare and financial regulatory reform. It also has been
stalled by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office, which wants to ensure reforms
do not contravene trade agreements, DeLauro said.
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