H.R. 270 · 117th Congress · House

Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Jan 11, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that an independent scientific organization reviews the Food and Drug Administration's environmental assessment that supports the approval of a new drug related to AquAdvantage Salmon, a type of genetically engineered salmon.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 02, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. JAN 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JAN 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Feb 3, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jan 11, 2021

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