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Protecting US Food Exports: New Trade Rules for Animal Disease Outbreaks.

This law aims to safeguard American exports of livestock and animal products by authorizing the negotiation of specific trade agreements, such as regionalization, during animal disease outbreaks. These measures are designed to maintain stable food supply chains and protect the agricultural economy. Furthermore, the law mandates rapid notification to state agricultural agencies regarding changes in export regulations.
Key points
Federal authorities are authorized to negotiate trade agreements with key export markets to allow continued export from disease-free zones (regionalization/zoning).
State agriculture departments and producer organizations must be notified within 3 days if any export rule is removed from the Food Safety and Inspection Service's library.
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Print number: 118_HR_3748
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Process start date: 2023-05-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3748.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal authorities are authorized to negotiate trade agreements with key export markets to allow continued export from disease-free zones (regionalization/zoning).
  • State agriculture departments and producer organizations must be notified within 3 days if any export rule is removed from the Food Safety and Inspection Service's library.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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Agriculture Economy