US SB282 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
Sponsors
Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. Dan Sullivan [R-AK] | Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-01-30 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
Same As/Similar To
HB1103 (Related) 2019-02-07 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Fishes
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Genetics
Health
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marketing and advertising
Seafood
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Genetics
Health
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marketing and advertising
Seafood
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/282/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s282/BILLS-116s282is.pdf |