House Bill 1103
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1103
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
This bill requires the market name of genetically engineered (commonly called genetically modified or 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 conducts a review of the environmental assessment carried out by the Food and Drug Administration in support of a new drug related to AquAdvantage Salmon.
February 7, 2019
02/07/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:47:45 PM