Bill102th CongressFiled Aug 12, 1992Agriculture and Food
H.R. 5839
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require pre-market approval of food derived from genetically modified plants.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 12, 1992)
Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit unapproved introduction into interstate commerce of food from genetically modified plants. Allows approval only if the food is safe.
What just happenedSep 14, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2](D-PA)Sponsor
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- Sep 14, 1992CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Aug 12, 1992IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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