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S 4421 118th Congress Senate Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Introduced: May 23, 2024 Introduced by: Padilla, Alex Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)
May 23, 2024
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 May 23, 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)

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