Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 16, 2018Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 6386
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with other appropriate entities, to develop and carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness regarding the use of technology in food and agriculture production, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 16, 2018)
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to:
- carry out a national science-based education campaign to increase public awareness of the use of technology in food and agriculture production, and
- establish a federal government website through which the public may obtain information about biotechnology used in the food and agricultural sectors.
USDA may use publicly available social media platforms in supplementing the national science-based education campaign and as an extension of such website.
What just happenedJul 19, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 16, 2018
- Jul 19, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee - Jul 16, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House