Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
Latest action · May 27, 2021 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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.
- IntroducedMay 27, 2021
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 27, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-AK | Dan Sullivan | Original | May 27, 2021 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Original | May 27, 2021 |
| D-WA | Maria Cantwell | Original | May 27, 2021 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 27, 2021Introduced in Senate
- May 27, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 270 | Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act | Related bill | Feb 2, 2021 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 27, 2021Introduced in Senate
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