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S.809: Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 24, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 24, 2013
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (15 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem misbranded any food that has been genetically engineered or contains one or more genetically engineered ingredients, unless such information is clearly disclosed. Exempts from this requirement any food that: (1) is served in restaurants or other similar eating establishments, (2) is a medical food, (3) would be subject to such requirement...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 24, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 24, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |