House
May 15, 2006

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of genetically engineered foods, and for other purposes.

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Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to include genetically engineered food in the definition of "food additive." Sets forth requirements governing petitions to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a regulation prescribing the conditions of safe use of a genetically engineered food additive, including information to be...

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Introduced(5/2/06)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
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Law

Sponsor

DK

Mr. KUCINICH

(D) OH – 10

Cosponsors (10)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

May 15, 2006