Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
- Last Action
- 2/7/2019
Actions
- 2019-02-07Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2019-02-07Introduced in House
- 2019-02-07Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-02-07 (00)
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
This bill requires the market name of genetically engineered (commonly called genetically modified or GMO) salmon to include Genetically Engineered or GE in front of the existing market name.
The Department of Health and Human Services must ensure that an independent scientific organization conducts a review of the environmental assessment carried out by the Food and Drug Administration in support of a new drug related to AquAdvantage Salmon.
Cosponsors (2)
- PETER DEFAZIO (D-OR)
- Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
Subjects
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Fishes
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Genetics
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Marketing and advertising
- Seafood
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