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S.738: Genetically Engineered Salmon Risk Reduction Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action March 12, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Genetically Engineered Salmon Risk Reduction Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require food that contains genetically engineered (commonly called a "genetically modified organism" or "GMO") salmon to bear a label stating that fact. The bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 before approving a new...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 12, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) |