H.R.713: To require the Secretary of Agriculture to complete a report regarding the safety and monitoring of genetically engineered foods, and for other purposes.

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Bill Summary

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, through the National Academy of Sciences, to report regarding the safety, monitoring, and approval of genetically engineered foods.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Feb. 14, 2001

Introduced in the House by John F. Tierney (D-Mass.)

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