H.R. 8539 · 118th Congress · House

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Introduced
May 23, 24
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish the Office of Biotechnology Policy.

Among other things, the office must be responsible for the development and coordination of USDA policies, activities, and services related to biotechnology, including (1) research and development; (2) communication, extension, and education; (3) regulation and labeling; and (4) commercialization, use, and trade.

In addition, the office must coordinate interagency activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, other federal agencies, and state agencies.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 02, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

  2. MAY 23, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 23, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 23, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Committees

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Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

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Referred: Oct 2, 2024

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Agriculture Committee

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Referred: May 23, 2024

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