HR-1794 : Still Just a Bill

Kosher and Halal Food Act of 2013 - Amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to: (1) provide for the increased purchase of Kosher and Halal food if such food is cost neutral as compared to food that is not from food manufacturers with a Kosher or Halal certification, and (2) modify the labeling of the commodities list under the emergency food assistance program to enable Kosher and Halal food bank operators to identify which commodities to obtain from local food banks.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-05-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.House committee actions
2013-04-26IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.House floor actions
2013-04-26IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
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Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
See Subjects
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Food industry and services
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Religion

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