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S.2621: Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 2, 2016
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require food that contains an ingredient from a genetically modified organism (GMO) to be labeled as genetically engineered. A food is exempt from this requirement if GMO ingredients account for less than 0.9% of the food's weight. A food is not subject to this requirement solely because: (1) a genetically engineered vaccine was used at any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 2, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1225-1226)
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| March 2, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |