WARNING: Food Freedom Under Attack! HR 759 is in Committee & worse than HR 875

[shelly]

Hey guys!

Just posted a new video about HR 759 (the FDA Globalization Act of 2009), which is currently in committee with a vote expected by memorial day. This bill is a major threat to our small farmers, as well as our freedom to grow, buy and eat real foods.

YouTube - WARNING: Food Freedom Under Attack! HR 759 is in Committee & worse than HR 875 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Wxrq0kSMg)

Thanks for watching & please help spread the word!!

Shelly

[Kotin]

I urge everyone to contact their congressman about this... this bill is serious.

[donnay]

They just do not stop...SIGH

Thanks for posting!

[Agent CSL]

Where can I find a summary of this bill and what it will do?

(Sorry, I can't play videos while I'm at work)

[Todd]

From the summary:


Provides for: (1) an accreditation system for food facilities; and (2) certification of laboratories to conduct sampling and testing of food


From experience in an agency that is "accreditated". That means that you have alot of people collecting alot of paperwork to document you're doing your job instead of being able to actually DO your job.

Trust me, Accreditation is worthless and doesn't add one ounce of safety or security. It's just a nice little badge for folks in charge to say "we're accredited".

[Todd]

Where can I find a summary of this bill and what it will do?

(Sorry, I can't play videos while I'm at work)

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-759&tab=summary

1/28/2009--Introduced.
Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to set forth provisions governing food safety, including requiring for each food facility: (1) a hazard analysis of facilities that manufacture, process, pack, transport, or hold food for consumption in the United States; (2) identification and implementation of preventive controls; and (3) a written food safety plan.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) issue science-based performance standards to significantly minimize, prevent, or eliminate the occurrence of such hazards; (2) establish science-based minimum standards for the safe production and harvesting of fruits and vegetables as necessary; (3) establish a risk-based inspection schedule; and (4) establish a program to expedite the movement of certified food through the importation process.
Provides for: (1) an accreditation system for food facilities; and (2) certification of laboratories to conduct sampling and testing of food.
Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to establish an active surveillance system for food.
Sets forth provisions governing drug and device safety, including: (1) providing for risk-based inspection schedules; (2) requiring quality risk management plans for establishments; (3) requiring country of origin labeling; and (4) providing for the recall of drugs.
Sets forth provisions governing cosmetic safety, including requiring cosmetic establishments to: (1) submit to the Secretary a cosmetic and ingredient statement for each cosmetic; (2) report any serious and unexpected adverse event in the United States associated with the use of the cosmetic; and (3) conform with good manufacturing practices.
Sets forth provisions governing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including provisions: (1) regarding the reorganization of FDA; and (2) authorizing the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to issue subpoenas for any proceeding regarding a violation of the FFDCA.

[shelly]

Whoops - Here's a link with more info, links etc.
http://breakthematrix.com/node/35674

Thanks for all the help getting the word out :)

[shelly]

video is #7 most viewed (nonprofits/activism) today! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[silverhawks]

Thanks for the info, Shelly.

Montana is starting to look better and better by the day.

[Roxi]

GAHHHHHH call your congressman!!!!!!!

[HOLLYWOOD]

Well, With the moron's screwing up the US dollar, the once exclusive global currency and it's headed to the toilet with the economy... I presume the government now wants complete control of the next value resource... OUR FOOD.

My oh my... it's going to a vote before Memorial Day... and this Bill has a Whopping 10 co-sponsors.

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:h.r.00759: (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:h.r.00759:)

H.R.759
Title: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics in the global market, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep Dingell, John D. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD003+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Dingell++ John+D.%29%29+00299%29%29) [MI-15] (introduced 1/28/2009) ' Tales of the Crypt' Cronies Dingell

Rep Christensen, Donna M. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Christens en++Donna+M.%29%29+01474%29%29) [VI] - 2/4/2009
Rep DeGette, Diana (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+DeGette++ Diana%29%29+01479%29%29) [CO-1] - 2/4/2009
Rep Engel, Eliot L. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Engel++El iot+L.%29%29+00344%29%29) [NY-17] - 3/4/2009
Rep Moore, Dennis (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Moore++De nnis%29%29+01561%29%29) [KS-3] - 4/21/2009
Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Pallone++ Frank++Jr.%29%29+00887%29%29) [NJ-6] - 1/28/2009
Rep Peters, Gary C. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Peters++G ary+C.%29%29+01929%29%29) [MI-9] - 2/24/2009
Rep Rothman, Steven R. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Rothman++ Steven+R.%29%29+01520%29%29) [NJ-9] - 5/6/2009
Rep Sarbanes, John P. (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Sarbanes+ +John+P.%29%29+01854%29%29) [MD-3] - 2/9/2009
Rep Stupak, Bart (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Stupak++B art%29%29+01123%29%29) [MI-1] - 1/28/2009
Rep Sutton, Betty (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/?&Db=d111&querybd=@FIELD%28FLD004+@4%28%28@1%28Rep+Sutton++B etty%29%29+01870%29%29) [OH-13] - 2/9/2009

[tangent4ronpaul]

methinks those 10 sponsors need some special "love" - give um a LOT of ATTENTION!

-t

[nayjevin]

methinks those 10 sponsors need some special "love" - give um a LOT of ATTENTION!

-t

other way around -- avoid them like the plague -- especially on the ballots :)

contact undecided congresspeople -- particularly from your own district -- more effective.

[devil21]

other way around -- avoid them like the plague -- especially on the ballots :)

contact undecided congresspeople -- particularly from your own district -- more effective.

I bet Shelley could change thier minds with a visit :D

[shelly]

lots of calls & emails going through!!

#1 on youtube for nonprofits/activism today!!!!! 13k views - you guys are the best :)

[Pepsi]

Is HR 759 the FDA Globalization Act of 2009 like the FDA Globalization Act of 2008?

It needs to killed, and those Congressman need to be kick out of office.

http://www.indiebusinessblog.com/indie_business/2008/06/stop-the-fda-gl.html?cid=120172288#comment-120172288

After many letters, phone calls, petitions, and visits to Washington D.C., there have been changes made to the FDA Globalization Act of 2009. The huge fees and almost impossible requirements have been removed! Presently, this bill, HR 759 is in committee review. Due to the recent outbreak of salmonella in the peanut industry, it is my opinion, congress will want to pass this bill soon.

http://site.herbalnatures.com/tmp/blogspot.html