Free Trade in Unpasteurized Milk
by
Ron Paul
by Ron Paul
Introducing HR 4077 to Allow the Interstate Shipment of Unpasteurized Milk, November 6, 2007
Madame
Speaker, I rise to introduce legislation that allows the transportation
and sale in interstate commerce of unpasteurized milk and milk products,
as long as the milk both originates from and is shipped to states
that allow the sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products. This
legislation removes an unconstitutional restraint on farmers who
wish to sell unpasteurized milk and milk products, and people who
wish to consume unpasteurized milk and milk products.
My office has heard from numerous people who would like to purchase unpasteurized milk. Many of these people have done their own research and come to the conclusion that unpasteurized milk is healthier than pasteurized milk. These Americans have the right to consume these products without having the federal government second-guess their judgment about what products best promote health. If there are legitimate concerns about the safety of unpasteurized milk, those concerns should be addressed at the state and local level.
I urge my colleagues to join me in promoting consumers' rights, the original intent of the Constitution, and federalism by cosponsoring my legislation to allow the interstate sale of unpasteurized milk and milk products.
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November 17, 2007
Dr. Ron Paul is a Republican member of Congress from Texas.
