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Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act

USA117th CongressHR-270| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Cosponsors (2)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1103
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1940
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1103
    Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act


  • January 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1940
    Introduced in Senate

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 117-1940: Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGeneticsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingSeafood

Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act

USA117th CongressHR-270| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1103
Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 27, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1940
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1103
    Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act


  • January 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 27, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1940
    Introduced in Senate
Don Young

Don Young

Republican Representative

Alaska

Cosponsors (2)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 117-1940: Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchFishesFood supply, safety, and labelingGeneticsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarketing and advertisingSeafood