S. 4421 · 118th Congress · Senate

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)
Introduced
May 23, 24
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
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. MAY 23, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 23, 2024IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)

    3886Yea
    3887Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

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Referred: May 23, 2024

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