S-811 : 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
2013-04-25IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Senate
2013-04-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Kirsten E. Gillibrand [D] (NY)
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Policy Area :

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