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- H.R.4816
H.R.4816: Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 22, 2002
- Latest Major Action June 3, 2002
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2002 - States that a biotech company shall be liable, and that the liability may not be waived or avoided, to any party injured by the release of a genetically engineered organism into the environment if the injury results from such genetic engineering.Defines "biotech company" and "injury" for purposes of this Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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| May 22, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |