What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 2782.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-13.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2782/BILLS-118s2782is.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 2782

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FDA Gains Power to Sample Large Farms During Food Poisoning Investigations.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: The FDA can now access large animal farms (CAFOs) to take samples (plants, animals, water, environment) necessary to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks. The goal is to quickly determine the root cause of foodborne diseases, significantly improving public health protection. Refusal by a farm to grant reasonable access for necessary sampling is prohibited and subject to enforcement.

This law enhances food safety by granting the FDA authority to conduct microbial sampling on large animal feeding operations (CAFOs) when investigating foodborne illness outbreaks. This change allows public health officials to quickly pinpoint and eliminate the source of contamination, directly protecting consumers' health. Refusing reasonable access for sampling is now considered a violation.

Key points

The FDA can now access large animal farms (CAFOs) to take samples (plants, animals, water, environment) necessary to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks.

The goal is to quickly determine the root cause of foodborne diseases, significantly improving public health protection.

Refusal by a farm to grant reasonable access for necessary sampling is prohibited and subject to enforcement.

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Additional Information

Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2023

Print number: S 2782

Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Process start date: 2023-09-13

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FDA Gains Power to Sample Large Farms During Food Poisoning Investigations.

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