Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

United States118th CongressHR-8539House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 2, 2024

Summary

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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Timeline

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S-4421: Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Introduced in Senate

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

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