US HB913 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 53-1)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-02-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
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 qualifies as genetically engineered solely because it is produced using a genetically engineered vaccine or because it includes the use of a genetically engineered processing aid (including yeast) or enzyme. Labeling or advertising foods containing genetically engineered material as “natural,” or using similar words, is prohibited. A food recipient is not subject to penalties for misbranding of genetically engineered food or ingredients if the recipient has a guaranty that is signed by the person from whom they received the food (including seeds) and the guaranty states that the food is not genetically engineered or does not contain a genetically engineered ingredient. Food is deemed to have been produced without the knowing or intentional use of genetic engineering if: (1) the food is certified as organic; or (2) an independent organization determines the food has not been knowingly or intentionally genetically engineered or commingled with genetically engineered food, with that determination being based on testing that is consistent with international standards and not reliant on processed foods with no detectable DNA. An agricultural producer is not subject to penalties for misbranding of genetically engineered food or ingredients if a violation occurs because food unintentionally becomes contaminated with genetically engineered material and the contamination is not due to the producer’s negligence.
Title
Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-13 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2015-02-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2015-02-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB511 (Same As) 2015-02-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Agricultural practices and innovations
Civil actions and liability
Department of Health and Human Services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Genetics
Health
Immunology and vaccination
Agricultural practices and innovations
Civil actions and liability
Department of Health and Human Services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Genetics
Health
Immunology and vaccination
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/913/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr913/BILLS-114hr913ih.pdf |
