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Prohibition on feeding excrement to farm animals to improve food safety

This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the intentional addition of excrement to animal food intended for livestock. The goal is to enhance food safety standards, directly impacting the quality of meat and dairy products consumed by citizens. This prohibition does not apply to the use of animal manure as crop fertilizer.
Key points
Food Safety: Introduction of a ban on intentionally adding excrement to animal feed to improve sanitary standards in farming.
Consumer Protection: The change aims to increase confidence in animal products by eliminating potentially unsafe feeding practices.
Exception: The use of livestock or poultry manure as crop fertilizer is explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
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Print number: 118_S_4562
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2024-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NO SHT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4562.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Food Safety: Introduction of a ban on intentionally adding excrement to animal feed to improve sanitary standards in farming.
  • Consumer Protection: The change aims to increase confidence in animal products by eliminating potentially unsafe feeding practices.
  • Exception: The use of livestock or poultry manure as crop fertilizer is explicitly excluded from this prohibition.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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Agriculture Health