H.R.5577 - Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically engineered material, be labeled accordingly. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically engineered material, be labeled accordingly. as introduced.
  • Short: Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act as introduced.

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12/28/10
hunterkirk - News Clips

If you'd like to know what you're eating, tell your federal representative to support H.R. 5577 Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know...

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12/24/10
agrochemicalPaul Tullis

HR 5577, which would label geneticall. The good news is we have labels already. It is called "organic" and we dont need any expensive lab...

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12/22/10
H.R. 5577 — Genetically Engineered...

Ask your Member of Congress to cosponsor Rep. Dennis Kucinich's Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act (H.R. 5577). Top 10 Reasons...

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12/16/10
Government Legislation That We Sho...

Activist Post.com Government Legislation BILLS WE SUPPORT Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act — HR 5577. To amend the Federal F...

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12/16/10
Government Legislation That We Sho...

Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act — H.R. 5577. To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and The Poultry Products Ins...

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12/13/10
Paul Tullis: Are GMOs Safe?

H.R. 5577, which would label genetically engineered foods, is a good start -- ask your representative to support it. Katharine_Davis: I'v...

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10/19/10
Take Action

Only you can influence congress to make changes in our regulatory systems. This starts with labeling and adequate safety testing. Write t...

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10/13/10
Feeding Us Lies Part 2: Roundup th...

Make sure your family and friends are informed and that your representative supports HR 5577. In regards to my representative: Mr. Miller...

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10/02/10
Safe to Eat | Exposing Monsanto

With so much evidence giving reason for H.R. 5577, it's hard to see why any politician would reject it. Once concerned individuals find o...

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09/29/10
Food's Dirtiest Secret | Exposing ...

As you read through my blog, I hope that you are inspired to do the same and ask your local congressperson to support the Genetically Eng...

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