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- Last Action
- 4/12/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-01-11Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-01-11Introduced in House
- 2021-01-11Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-01-11 (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 bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that an independent scientific organization reviews the Food and Drug Administration's environmental assessment that supports the approval of a new drug related to AquAdvantage Salmon, a type of genetically engineered 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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