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Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-4421| Senate 
| Updated: 5/23/2024
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Todd Young (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • 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
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)
Oct 2, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-8539
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • May 23, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)


  • October 2, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-8539
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8539: Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024

USA118th CongressS-4421| Senate 
| Updated: 5/23/2024
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
Introduced in Senate
May 23, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)
Oct 2, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-8539
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  • May 23, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 23, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3886-3887)


  • October 2, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-8539
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Todd Young (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8539: Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted