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H.R.5268: Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 2, 2006
- Latest Major Action May 15, 2006
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to include genetically engineered food in the definition of "food additive." Sets forth requirements governing petitions to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a regulation prescribing the conditions of safe use of a genetically engineered food additive, including information to be included in the petition and factors to be considered by...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 2, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |