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Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act

USA119th CongressS-2692| Senate 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
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
This bill mandates the establishment of an Office of Biotechnology Policy within the Department of Agriculture, headed by a Director who reports directly to the Secretary. The primary purpose of this Office is to prioritize biotechnology, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and related emerging technologies by effectively coordinating policies and activities across the Department. The Office will be responsible for developing and coordinating policies, activities, and services related to biotechnology, covering areas such as research and development , communication, regulation and labeling, and commercialization. It will also assist other Department offices and agencies in their biotechnology-related duties. Additionally, the Office is tasked with leading interagency coordination with federal and state agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration, and consulting with biotechnology developers, academics, and agricultural producers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4421
Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4421
    Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024


  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act

USA119th CongressS-2692| Senate 
| Updated: 9/3/2025
This bill mandates the establishment of an Office of Biotechnology Policy within the Department of Agriculture, headed by a Director who reports directly to the Secretary. The primary purpose of this Office is to prioritize biotechnology, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and related emerging technologies by effectively coordinating policies and activities across the Department. The Office will be responsible for developing and coordinating policies, activities, and services related to biotechnology, covering areas such as research and development , communication, regulation and labeling, and commercialization. It will also assist other Department offices and agencies in their biotechnology-related duties. Additionally, the Office is tasked with leading interagency coordination with federal and state agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration, and consulting with biotechnology developers, academics, and agricultural producers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4421
Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024
Sep 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4421
    Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act of 2024


  • September 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Alex Padilla

Alex Padilla

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (1)
Todd Young (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted