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Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-8539| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2024
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
May 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4421
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2024
Introduced in House
May 23, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 2, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • May 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4421
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • October 2, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-4421: Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

USA118th CongressHR-8539| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2024
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
May 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-4421
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2024
Introduced in House
May 23, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 2, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • May 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-4421
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • May 23, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • October 2, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)

Agriculture Committee, Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 118-4421: Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted