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S.511: Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the sale of food that has been genetically engineered or contains genetically engineered ingredients, unless that information is clearly disclosed. This prohibition does not apply to: (1) food served in restaurants, (2) medical food, (3) packaged food that is less than 0.9% genetically engineered material, and (4) food that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 12, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |