Politiparty
Politiparty
LeaderboardCongressBills

118th Congress Agriculture and Food

S. 4421: Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Introduced

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

Summary

Introduced in Senate, 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.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

No roll call votes have been held on this bill.

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Alejandro Padilla D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
See all scorers and every scoring event

Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

Other bills by Alejandro Padilla

History

  1. May 23, 2024Introduced in the Senate by Alejandro Padilla.
Show the full action history (2 actions)
  1. May 23, 2024Introduced in Senate
  2. May 23, 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)