Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2005

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Bill Number

HR 5271

Introduced

May 2, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .

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Cosponsors

Topics

Agricultural industries Agriculture and Food Animals Biotechnology Civil actions and liability Commerce Genetic engineering Law Legal fees Liability (Law) Public Lands and Natural Resources Science, Technology, Communications Transgenic animals Transgenic plants

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Summary

Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2005 - States that a biotech company shall be liable, and that the liability may not be waived or avoided, to any party injured by the release of a genetically engineered organism into the environment if the injury results from such genetic engineering.

Actions

May 15, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .
May 2, 2006

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 2, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E687-688)
May 2, 2006

Introduced in House

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