US HB204 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 3 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act This bill requires the market name of genetically modified (commonly called "GMO") salmon to include "Genetically Engineered" or "GE" in front of the existing market name. The Department of Health and Human Services must ensure that an independent scientific organization reviews and reports on the Food and Drug Administration's environmental assessment of AquAdvantage Salmon.
Title
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-25 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2017-01-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2017-01-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Fishes
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Genetics
Health
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marketing and advertising
Seafood
Fishes
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Genetics
Health
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marketing and advertising
Seafood
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/204/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr204/BILLS-115hr204ih.pdf |
