Amendment requires the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the National Academy of Sciences, to complete and transmit to Congress a report that examines three health-related aspects of genetically engineered foods including: (1) that the tests being performed on genetically engineered foods are sufficient to assess and evaluate human health risks to this food; (2) what type of monitoring system is needed to assess future health consequences from genetically engineered foods; and (3) what type of regulatory structure should be in place to approve genetically engineered foods for humans to eat.

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Amendment Number
327
Description
Amendment requires the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the National Academy of Sciences, to complete and transmit to Congress a report that examines three health-related aspects of genetically engineered foods including: (1) that the tests being performed on genetically engineered foods are sufficient to assess and evaluate human health risks to this food; (2) what type of monitoring system is needed to assess future health consequences from genetically engineered foods; and (3) what type of regulatory structure should be in place to approve genetically engineered foods for humans to eat.
Purpose
Amendment No. 61 printed in the Congressional Record to require a report regarding genetically engineered foods.
Congress
107
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 4, 2001
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
10:32:52
Submitted Date
Oct 4, 2001
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Feb 3, 2022
Amendment 327 — Informed