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Input: Consider Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ''Fair Treatment for Experienced
Pilots Act''.
SEC. 2. AGE STANDARDS FOR PILOTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 447 of title 49, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
''Sec. 44729. Age standards for pilots
''(a) In General.--Subject to the limitation in subsection (c), a
pilot may serve in multicrew covered operations until attaining 65
years of age.
''(b) Covered Operations Defined.--In this section, the term
'covered operations' means operations under part 121 of title 14, Code
of Federal Regulations.
''(c) Limitation for International Flights.--
''(1) Applicability of icao standard.--A pilot who has attained
60 years of age may serve as pilot-in-command in covered operations
between the United States and another country only if there is
another pilot in the flight deck crew who has not yet attained 60
years of age.
''(2) Sunset of limitation.--Paragraph (1) shall cease to be
effective on such date as the Convention on International Civil
Aviation provides that a pilot who has attained 60 years of age may
serve as pilot-in-command in international commercial operations
without regard to whether there is another pilot in the flight deck
crew who has not attained age 60.
''(d) Sunset of Age 60 Retirement Rule.--On and after the date of
enactment of this section, section 121.383(c) of title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations, shall cease to be effective.
''(e) Applicability.--
''(1) Nonretroactivity.--No person who has attained 60 years of
age before the date of enactment of this section may serve as a
pilot for an air carrier engaged in covered operations unless--
''(A) such person is in the employment of that air carrier
in such operations on such date of enactment as a required
flight deck crew member; or
''(B) such person is newly hired by an air carrier as a
pilot on or after such date of enactment without credit for
prior seniority or prior longevity for benefits or other terms
related to length of service prior to the date of rehire under
any labor agreement or employment policies of the air carrier.
''(2) Protection for compliance.--An action taken in
conformance with this section, taken in conformance with a
regulation issued to carry out this section, or taken prior to the
date of enactment of this section in conformance with section
121.383(c) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect
before such date of enactment), may not serve as a basis for
liability or relief in a proceeding, brought under any employment
law or regulation, before any court or agency of the United States
or of any State or locality.
''(f) Amendments to Labor Agreements and Benefit Plans.--Any
amendment to a labor agreement or benefit plan of an air carrier that
is required to conform with the requirements of this section or a
regulation issued to carry out this section, and is applicable to
pilots represented for collective bargaining, shall be made by
agreement of the air carrier and the designated bargaining
representative of the pilots of the air carrier.
''(g) Medical Standards and Records.--
''(1) Medical examinations and standards.--Except as provided
by paragraph (2), a person serving as a pilot for an air carrier
engaged in covered operations shall not be subject to different
medical standards, or different, greater, or more frequent medical
examinations, on account of age unless the Secretary determines
(based on data received or studies published after the date of
enactment of this section) that different medical standards, or
different, greater, or more frequent medical examinations, are
needed to ensure an adequate level of safety in flight.
''(2) Duration of first-class medical certificate.--No person
who has attained 60 years of age may serve as a pilot of an air
carrier engaged in covered operations unless the person has a
first-class medical certificate. Such a certificate shall expire on
the last day of the 6-month period following the date of
examination shown on the certificate.
''(h) Safety.--
''(1) Training.--Each air carrier engaged in covered operations
shall continue to use pilot training and qualification programs
approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, with specific
emphasis on initial and recurrent training and qualification of
pilots who have attained 60 years of age, to ensure continued
acceptable levels of pilot skill and judgment.
''(2) Line evaluations.--Not later than 6 months after the date
of enactment of this section, and every 6 months thereafter, an air
carrier engaged in covered operations shall evaluate the
performance of each pilot of the air carrier who has attained 60
years of age through a line check of such pilot. Notwithstanding
the preceding sentence, an air carrier shall not be required to
conduct for a 6-month period a line check under this paragraph of a
pilot serving as second-in-command if the pilot has undergone a
regularly scheduled simulator evaluation during that period.
''(3) GAO report.--Not later than 24 months after the date of
enactment of this section, the Comptroller General shall submit to
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate a report concerning the effect, if
any, on aviation safety of the modification to pilot age standards
made by subsection (a).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 447 of title 49,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

''44729. Age standards for pilots.''.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.

Output: Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act - Amends federal transportation law to allow a pilot who has attained 60 years of age to serve as a passenger airline pilot until the age of 65, provided that a pilot who has attained age 60 may serve as pilot-in-command on international flights only if there is another pilot in the flight crew who has not yet attained 60 years of age.

Prohibits subjecting pilots to different medical examinations and standards on account of age unless to ensure an adequate level of safety in flight, except that no person who has attained 60 years of age may serve as a pilot unless such person has a first-class medical certificate.

Requires air carriers to: (1) continue to provide FAA-approved training to pilots, with specific emphasis on initial and recurring training and qualification of pilots who have attained 60 years of age; and (2) evaluate, every six months, the performance of pilots who have attained 60 years of age through a line check of such pilot.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the effect of the modification of pilot age requirements, if any, on aviation safety.

Input: Consider Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug
Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011''.

SEC. 2. EXTENDED MONTHS OF COVERAGE OF IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUGS FOR
KIDNEY TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND OTHER RENAL DIALYSIS
PROVISIONS.

(a) Medicare Entitlement to Immunosuppressive Drugs for Kidney
Transplant Recipients.--
(1) Kidney transplant recipients.--Section 226A(b)(2) of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 426-1(b)(2)) is amended by
inserting ''(except for eligibility for enrollment under part B
solely for purposes of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs
described in section 1861(s)(2)(J))'' before '', with the
thirty-sixth month''.
(2) Individuals eligible only for coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs.--
(A) Section 1836 of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1395o) is amended--
(i) by striking ''Every'' and inserting
''(a) In General.--Every''; and
(ii) by inserting at the end the following
new subsection:
''(b) Individuals Eligible for Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage.--
Beginning on January 1, 2012, every individual whose insurance benefits
under part A have ended (whether before, on, or after such date) by
reason of section 226A(b)(2) is eligible for enrollment in the
insurance program established by this part solely for purposes of
coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.''.
(B) Conforming amendment.--Sections 1837, 1838, and
1839 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(p), 42
U.S.C. 1395(q), 42 U.S.C. 1395(r)) are each amended by
striking ''1836'' and inserting ''1836(a)'' each place
it appears.
(3) Enrollment for individuals only eligible for coverage
of immunosuppressive drugs.--Section 1837 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(p)) is amended by adding at the
end the following new subsection:
''(m)(1) Any individual who is eligible under section 1836(b) to
enroll in the medical insurance program established under this part for
purposes of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs may enroll only in such
manner and form as may be prescribed by regulations, and only during an
enrollment period described in this subsection.
''(2) An individual described in paragraph (1) may enroll beginning
on the first day of the third month before the month in which the
individual first satisfies section 1836(b).
''(3) An individual described in paragraph (1) whose entitlement
for hospital insurance benefits under part A ends by reason of section
226A(b)(2) on or after January 1, 2012, shall be deemed to have
enrolled in the medical insurance program established by this part for
purposes of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.''.
(4) Coverage period for individuals only eligible for
coverage of immunosuppressive drugs.--
(A) In general.--Section 1838 of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q) is amended by adding at
the end the following new subsection:
''(g) In the case of an individual described in section 1836(b),
the following rules shall apply:
''(1) In the case of such an individual who is deemed to
have enrolled in part B for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs
under section 1837(m)(3), such individual's coverage period
shall begin on the first day of the month in which the
individual first satisfies section 1836(b).
''(2) In the case of such an individual who enrolls in part
B for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section
1837(m)(2), such individual's coverage period shall begin on
the first day of the month in which the individual first
satisfies section 1836(b) or the month following the month in
which the individual so enrolls, whichever is later.
''(3) The provisions of subsections (b) and (d) shall apply
with respect to an individual described in paragraph (1) or
(2).
''(4) In addition to the reasons for termination under
subsection (b), the coverage period of an individual described
in paragraph (1) or (2) shall end when the individual becomes
entitled to benefits under this title under section 226(a),
226(b), or 226A.''.
(B) Conforming amendments.--Section 1838(b) of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q(b)) is amended, in
the matter following paragraph (2), by adding ''or
section 1837(m)(3)'' after ''section 1837(f)'' each
place it appears.
(5) Premiums for individuals only eligible for coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs.--Section 1839 of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r) is amended--
(A) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the
following new sentence: ''No increase in the premium
shall be effected for individuals who are enrolled
pursuant to section 1836(b) for coverage only of
immunosuppressive drugs.''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
''(j) Determination of Premium for Individuals Only Eligible for
Coverage of Immunosuppressive Drugs.--The Secretary shall, during
September of each year, determine and promulgate a monthly premium rate
for the succeeding calendar year for individuals who enroll only for
the purpose of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section
1836(b). Such premium shall be equal to 35 percent of the monthly
actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over, determined according to
paragraph (1), for that succeeding calendar year. The monthly premium
of each individual enrolled for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs
under section 1836(b) for each month shall be the amount promulgated in
this subsection. Such amount shall be adjusted in accordance with
subsections (c) and (f).''.
(6) Government contribution.--Section 1844(a) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w(a)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ''; plus'';
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
''(4) a Government contribution equal to the estimated
aggregate reduction in premiums payable under part B that
results from establishing the premium at 35 percent of the
actuarial rate under section 1839(j) instead of 50 percent of
the actuarial rate for individuals who enroll only for the
purpose of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section
1836(b).''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following flush
matter:
''The Government contribution under paragraph (4) shall be
treated as premiums payable and deposited for purposes of
subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1).''.
(7) Extension of secondary payer requirements for esrd
beneficiaries eligible for coverage of immunosuppressive
drugs.--Section 1862(b)(1)(C) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1395(y)(b)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the
following new sentence: ''With regard to immunosuppressive
drugs furnished to an individual who enrolls for the purpose of
coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section 1836(b) on or
after January 1, 2012, this subparagraph shall apply without
regard to any time limitation, except that when such individual
becomes entitled to benefits under this title under sections
226(a) or 226(b), or entitled to or eligible for benefits under
this title under section 226A, the provisions of subparagraphs
(A) and (B), and the time limitations under this subparagraph,
respectively, shall apply.''.
(8) Ensuring coverage under the medicare savings program.--
Section 1905(p)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396d(p)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting ''or an individual who
is enrolled under part B for the purpose of coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs under section 1836(b)'' after ''section
1818''.
(9) Part d.--Section 1860D-1(a)(3)(A) of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w-101(a)(3)(A)) is amended by
inserting ''(but not including an individual enrolled solely
for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under section
1836(b))'' before the period at the end.

Output: Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2011 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Benefits) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend the months of coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients.

Amends SSA title XVIII (Medicare) to make eligible for enrollment in Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), solely for the purpose of such drug coverage, every individual whose insurance benefits under Medicare part A (Hospital Insurance) have ended by reason of a kidney transplant or the end of any requirement for a regular course of dialysis.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to determine a monthly premium rate for such individuals equal to 35% of the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over. Prescribes a formula for detemination of a government contribution to such a premium.

Input: Consider Input: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Food Research, Education, Safety,
and Health Act of 1998''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Committee of jurisdiction.--The term ''committee of
jurisdiction'' means--
(A) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of
Representatives;
(B) the Committee on Commerce of the House of
Representatives;
(C) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and
Forestry of the Senate; and
(D) the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of
the Senate.
(2) Food.--The term ''food'' means food intended for human
consumption.
(3) Secretary.--The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Agriculture.
(4) State.--The term ''State'' means a State of the United
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United
States.

SEC. 3. CONSUMER EDUCATION FOOD SAFETY BLOCK GRANTS.

(a) Authority.--The Secretary shall make grants to States to enable
the States to carry out consumer education food safety programs.
(b) Application.--To receive a grant under this section, a State
shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such
manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require,
including--
(1) a description of the activities that the State will
carry out using funds received under this section;
(2) a designation of an appropriate State agency to
administer the funds; and
(3) a description of the steps to be taken to ensure that
the funds are used in accordance with subsection (e).
(c) Amount of Grant.--
(1) In general.--From the amounts available to carry out
this section for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to
each State an amount that bears the same proportion to the
amounts available as the population of the State bears to the
population of all of the States.
(2) Determinations of population.--In determining
population figures for purposes of this subsection, the
Secretary shall use the latest available annual estimates
prepared by the Secretary of Commerce.
(d) Payments.--
(1) In general.--If the Secretary approves an application
submitted by a State under subsection (b), the Secretary shall
make a payment to the State in an amount that is equal to its
allotment under subsection (c).
(2) Form of payments.--The Secretary may make payments
under this section to a State in installments, and in advance
or by way of reimbursement, with necessary adjustments on
account of overpayments or underpayments, as the Secretary may
determine.
(3) Reallotments.--If the Secretary determines that any
portion of the allotment of a State under subsection (c) will
not be used to carry out this section in accordance with an
approved State application under subsection (b), the Secretary
shall reallot to the other States in proportion to the original
allotments to the other States.
(e) Use of Funds.--Funds received by a State under this section
shall be used to carry out consumer education food safety programs
under which education is provided to consumers and other persons on
safe food practices at each step in the food chain (including
agricultural production, handling, processing, distribution, and
preparation of food in restaurants, grocery stores, and homes) using
the mechanisms described in subsection (g).
(f) Matching Funds.--As a condition of receipt of funds under this
section, the Secretary may require a State to provide matching funds
(at the option of the Secretary, in the form of direct funding or in-
kind support).
(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 1999 through 2001.

SEC. 4. IRRADIATION OF FOODS.

(a) In General.--In conjunction with the Director of the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs,
and the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the Secretary
shall carry out consumer education initiatives on the irradiation of
foods, especially ground beef and poultry.
(b) Study.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall--
(1) conduct a study of the cost and feasibility of
irradiating fruits and vegetables and of new irradiation
technologies; and
(2) report the results of the study to each of the
committees of jurisdiction.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 1999 through 2001.

SEC. 5. FOOD SAFETY COUNCIL.

(a) Establishment.--There is established a Food Safety Council
composed of 12 members, including--
(1) the Secretary;
(2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services;
(3) the Commissioner of Food and Drugs;
(4) 3 members appointed by the President;
(5) 3 members appointed by the Majority Leader of the
Senate; and
(6) 3 members appointed by the Speaker of the House.
(b) Terms.--
(1) In general.--A member of the Council appointed under
paragraph (4), (5), or (6) of subsection (a) shall be appointed
for a term of not to exceed 3 years.
(2) Vacancies.--An individual appointed to complete an
unexpired term of a member of the Council described in
paragraph (1) shall serve only for the remainder of the term.
(c) Administration.--
(1) Chairperson.--The Secretary shall serve as chairperson
of the Council.
(2) Meetings.--
(A) In general.--The Council shall meet at least
twice a year at the call of the Chairperson.
(B) Public meetings.--A meeting of the Council
shall be open to the public.
(C) Quorum.--Five members of the Council shall
constitute a quorum.
(d) Duties.--The Council shall--
(1) evaluate, and establish priorities for, food safety
research and education, and food-related illness prevention
activities, conducted by the Federal Government;
(2) direct that Federal agencies conduct any necessary
updates of science, technology, and public health activities
that relate to food safety; and
(3) submit to the committees of jurisdiction an annual
report on actions taken to carry out this section, including
any recommendations for improvements in food safety.
(e) Compensation; Expenses.--
(1) Compensation of members.--
(A) Nonfederal members.--A member of the Council
who is not otherwise an officer or employee of the
Federal Government shall be compensated at a rate equal
to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay
prescribed for a position at level IV of the Executive
Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States
Code, for each day (including travel time) during which
the member is engaged in the performance of the duties
of the Council.
(B) Federal members.--A member of the Council who
is otherwise an officer or employee of the United
States shall serve without compensation in addition to
that received for services as an officer or employee of
the United States.
(2) Travel expenses.--A member of the Council shall be
allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies
under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States
Code, while away from the home or regular place of business of
the member in the performance of service for the Council.
(f) Funding.--From funds of the Department of Agriculture, the
Secretary shall use to carry out this section not more than $100,000
for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2001.

SEC. 6. COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANTS FOR REDUCING THREATS OF FOOD-BORNE
PATHOGENS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall make competitive grants, for
periods not to exceed 5 years, to colleges and universities, State
agricultural experiment stations, other research institutions and
organizations, Federal agencies, and private persons for research to
reduce and control the health and other threats posed by deadly food-
borne pathogens.
(b) Participation in Grant Process.--In seeking proposals for
grants under this section and in performing peer review evaluations of
the proposals, the Secretary shall seek the widest participation of
qualified scientists in the Federal Government, colleges and
universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and private
persons.
(c) Use of Funds.--Funds received under this section shall not be
used for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or
construction of a building or facility.
(d) Report.--Not later than December 1, 2001, the Secretary shall
submit to the committees of jurisdiction a report on actions taken to
carry out this section.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 1999 through 2001.

SEC. 7. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS FOR REDUCING THREATS OF FOOD-BORNE
PATHOGENS.

(a) Demonstration Projects.--The Secretary shall conduct a
sufficient number of demonstration projects to--
(1) determine the epidemiology and ecology of potential
food-borne pathogens; and
(2) develop interventions.
(b) Report.--Not later than December 1, 2001, the Secretary shall
submit to the committees of jurisdiction a report on actions taken to
carry out this section.
(c) Funding.--From funds of the Department of Agriculture, the
Secretary shall use to carry out this section not more than $100,000
for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2001.

SEC. 8. DETECTION AND MEDICAL TREATMENTS FOR FOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS.

(a) Detection.--There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000
for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2001 to enable the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention to improve the detection of food-borne
pathogens through--
(1) the creation of new employment positions for
scientists; and
(2) the acquisition of scientific equipment.
(b) Medical Treatments.--There is authorized to be appropriated
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2001 to enable the
National Institutes of Health to conduct research concerning medical
treatments for individuals infected with food-borne pathogens.

SEC. 9. FOOD SAFETY RESEARCH INFORMATION OFFICE.

(a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a Food Safety
Research Information Office in the National Agricultural Library.
(b) Duties.--In cooperation with the Director of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, the
Director of the National Institutes of Health, and other providers of
relevant information, the Food Safety Research Information Office shall
provide the scientific community and other interested persons with
information on public and private research initiatives on food safety.

SEC. 10. RISK ASSESSMENTS.

(a) In General.--In cooperation with the Director of the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs,
and the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the Secretary
shall conduct--
(1) a risk assessment for each species of animal that is
used to produce food in the United States, at each step in the
food chain (including agricultural production, handling,
processing, distribution, and preparation of food in
restaurants, grocery stores, and homes) to determine the risks
of pathogens posed by the species;
(2) a risk assessment for each type of fruit and vegetable
that is intended for human consumption in the United States to
determine the risks of pathogens posed by the type; and
(3) a risk assessment on food safety practices conducted in
homes to determine the risks of pathogens posed by the
practices.
(b) Working Groups.--After the risk assessments required under
subsection (a)(1) are completed, the Secretary shall, in cooperation
with producer groups, establish species-specific working groups to
address potential pathogens on farms.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to each of the committees of
jurisdiction a report describing the results of the risk assessments
required under this section.

SEC. 11. SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS OF IMPORTED FOOD.

There is authorized to be appropriated $10,340,000 for each of
fiscal years 1999 through 2001 to enable the Commissioner of Food and
Drugs to decrease the safety and health risks of imported food
through--
(1) the creation of new employment positions for
microbiologists and inspectors; and
(2) the acquisition of scientific equipment.
Output: Food Research, Education, Safety, and Health Act of 1998 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to States for consumer education food safety programs. Authorizes appropriations.
(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out consumer education initiatives on food irradiation, especially ground beef and poultry; and (2) study the cost and feasibility of fruit and vegetable irradiation, and of new irradiation technologies. Authorizes appropriations.
(Sec. 5) Establishes a Food Safety Council which shall: (1) establish priorities for Federal food safety and related illness prevention activities, including necessary Federal agency updates; and (2) report annually to the appropriate committees. Authorizes appropriations.
(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to make competitive grants to academic, governmental, and private entities for research to reduce the threat of food-borne pathogens. Authorizes appropriations.
(Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstration projects to reduce the threat of food-borne pathogens. Obligates Department of Agriculture funds for such purpose.
(Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detection of food-borne pathogens through equipment acquisition and new employment positions for scientists.
Authorizes appropriations for National Institutes of Health research on treatment of food-borne illnesses.
(Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary to establish a Food Safety Research Information Office in the National Agricultural Library.
(Sec. 10) Directs the Secretary to conduct pathogen risk assessments with respect to food animals, fruits and vegetables, and home food safety practices.
(Sec. 11) Authorizes appropriations for the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to decrease imported food health risks through equipment acquisition and new employment positions for microbiologists and inspectors.