II 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 135 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 24, 2005 Mr. Burns (for himself, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Thune, and Mr. Dorgan) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to expand country of origin labeling for certain covered commodities, and for other purposes.

1.

Processed food items

Section 281(2)(B) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1638(2)(B)) is amended by inserting clause (iii), (iv), (v), or (vi) of before subparagraph (A).

2.

Applicability

Section 285 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1638d) is amended by striking 2006 and inserting 2005.

3.

Regulations

(a)

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by section 1. (b)

Final rule

Nothing in this Act requires the Secretary to delay the publication of final regulations under section 284(b) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1638c(b)).