To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prevent the approval of genetically-engineered fish.
Latest action · Sep 29, 2010 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 29, 2010
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem genetically-engineered fish to be unsafe under provisions related to new animal drugs and adulterated food.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 2, 2010.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NC | Walter B. Jones | Dec 2, 2010 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2010Introduced in House
- Sep 29, 2010Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3971 | A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prevent the approval of genetically-engineered fish. | Identical bill | Nov 18, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Agriculture and Food.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2010Introduced in House
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