Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2016Health
H.R. 4713
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 3, 2016)
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.
What just happenedMar 4, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
1cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills7subjects
- Introduced in HouseMar 3, 2016
- Mar 4, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Mar 3, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House