H.C.R. No. 21 Summary

• Urges the Congress of the United States to denounce the Russian Federation's ban on pork and meat product imports from Ohio and other U.S. areas.

• States the Russian Federation cited swine influenza as the reason for the ban, though the World Health Organization has confirmed swine influenza does not spread through consumption of infected meat products.

• Notes that the Ohio Department of Agriculture Director confirmed pork is safe to eat and swine influenza is not transmitted through meat consumption.

• Asserts that under international law, countries may only block meat imports if there are legitimate health and safety concerns based on proper scientific evidence.

• Directs the House Clerk to transmit the resolution to the U.S. House Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.