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HR 204 115th Congress House

Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act

Official title: To amend the market name of genetically altered salmon in the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 3, 2017 See on congress.gov
Health Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGenetics
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Marine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingSeafood
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 25, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 1103 Reintroduced Bill Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
  • HR 4713 Reintroduction of Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 204: Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-204/
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"H.R. 204: Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-204/.
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H.R. 204, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-204/.
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