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118th Congress Agriculture and Food

H.R. 8539: Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 23, 2024
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 23, 2024

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Office of Biotechnology Policy.

Among other things, the office must be responsible for the development and coordination of USDA policies, activities, and services related to biotechnology, including (1) research and development; (2) communication, extension, and education; (3) regulation and labeling; and (4) commercialization, use, and trade.

In addition, the office must coordinate interagency activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, other federal agencies, and state agencies.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Ro Khanna D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. May 23, 2024Introduced in the House by Ro Khanna.
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  1. Oct 2, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  2. May 23, 2024Introduced in House
  3. May 23, 2024Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.