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Bill103th CongressFiled May 19, 1993Agriculture and Food
H.R. 2169

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that foods derived from plant varieties developed by methods of genetic modification be labeled to identify their derivation.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 19, 1993)

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem a food misbranded if it is derived from a plant developed by genetic modification unless it is so labeled.

What just happenedJun 22, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4](D-WI)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
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  1. Jun 22, 1993CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. May 19, 1993IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. May 19, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1294)

  4. May 19, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. May 19, 1993IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House