[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 30 (Thursday, March 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT OF 2005

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                               speech of

                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2006

       The House in Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
     the Union had under consideration the bill (H.R. 4167) to 
     amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for 
     uniform food safety warning notification requirements, and 
     for other purposes:

  Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Chairman, while I am a cosponsor of H.R. 
4167, the National Uniformity for Food Act, I am concerned about the 
process in which the bill was brought to the floor for consideration, 
without a committee hearing or markup. I believe that any major 
legislation should be subject to a committee hearing, where members can 
provide input and offer amendments. I support uniform, national food 
safety label standards, because I believe it will enhance consumer 
protection. I am, however, opposed to the process in which the House 
will consider this legislation today, which is why I am voting against 
H. Res. 710, the rule for consideration of H.R. 4167.

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