To require the Secretary of Agriculture to complete a report regarding the safety and monitoring of genetically engineered foods, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 713

Introduced

Feb 14, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

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Agriculture and Food Animals Commerce Congress Congressional reporting requirements Food adulteration and inspection Food safety Genetic engineering Health Medical research Public Lands and Natural Resources Recombinant DNA Risk assessment Science, Technology, Communications Transgenic animals Transgenic plants

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, through the National Academy of Sciences, to report regarding the safety, monitoring, and approval of genetically engineered foods.

Actions

Mar 23, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Mar 23, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Feb 14, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 14, 2001

Introduced in House

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