HR 270 United States House · 117th Congress

Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
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Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Last action Feb 2, 2021
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Feb 2, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan 11, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan 11, 2021
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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