[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 11, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCING LEGISLATION ALLOWING INTERSTATE SHIPMENT OF UNPASTEURIZED 
                                  MILK

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                             HON. RON PAUL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 11, 2011

  Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce legislation that allows 
the shipment and distribution of unpasteurized milk and milk products 
for human consumption across state lines. This legislation removes an 
unconstitutional restraint on farmers who wish to sell or otherwise 
distribute, and people who wish to consume, unpasteurized milk and milk 
products.
  Hard as it is to believe, the federal government is actually spending 
time and money prosecuting small businesses for the ``crime'' of 
meeting their customers' demand for unpasteurized milk! Recently the 
Food and Drug Administration conducted a year-long sting operation 
targeting Rainbow Acres Farms in Pennsylvania. As a result of this 
action, Rainbow Acres' customers will no longer be able to purchase 
unpasteurized milk from this small Amish farm.
  Mr. Speaker, many Americans who the government wishes to deny the 
ability to purchase unpasteurized milk have done their own research and 
come to the conclusion that unpasteurized milk is healthier than 
pasteurized milk. These Americans have the right to consume these 
products without having the federal government second-guess their 
judgment about what products best promote health. If there are 
legitimate concerns about the safety of unpasteurized milk, those 
concerns should be addressed at the state and local level.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in promoting individual rights, the 
original intent of the Constitution, and federalism by cosponsoring my 
legislation to allow the interstate shipment of unpasteurized milk and 
milk products for human consumption.

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