A bill to provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, and for other purposes.
Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 - Amends the Egg Products Inspection Act to revise housing and treatment of egg-laying hens and related enforcement provisions.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to delegate to the California Department of Food and Agriculture certain enforcement authority with respect to eggs produced, shipped, handled, transported or received in California prior to the date that is 18 years after the date of enactment of this Act.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3633-3634)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3634-3636)
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-695.
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