[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 69 (Friday, May 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E916]
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CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3448, PUBLIC HEALTH SECURITY AND BIOTERRORISM 
                 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ACT OF 2002

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                               speech of

                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2002

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, in addition to my statement for the record 
on May 22, 2002 during floor consideration of H.R. 3448, let me clarify 
that language included in the Conference Report regarding Section 307 
as it relates to food packaging materials. Section 307 dealing with 
prior notice of imported food shipments should not be construed to 
apply to food packaging materials or other food contact substances if, 
at the time of importation, they are not used in food.

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