HR 8539 · 118th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-05-23· Sponsored by Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.(2024-10-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican