I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4022 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 4, 2009 Mr. Boyd introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To prohibit additional requirements for the control of Vibrio vulnificus applicable to the post-harvest processing of oysters.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Gulf Oyster Protection Act of 2009.

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Prohibition against additional requirements applicable to post-harvest processing of oysters

No Federal funds may be used to establish or implement under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) or other authority any requirement for the control of Vibrio vulnificus applicable to the post-harvest processing of oysters that is in addition to Federal requirements applicable to such processing as of the date of the enactment of this Act.