HR 8539
118th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
May 23, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 23, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Office of Biotechnology Policy.
Among other things, the office must be responsible for the development and coordination of USDA policies, activities, and services related to biotechnology, including (1) research and development; (2) communication, extension, and education; (3) regulation and labeling; and (4) commercialization, use, and trade.
In addition, the office must coordinate interagency activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, other federal agencies, and state agencies.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1