Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Genetic engineering

Bill Enacted: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-21T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 21, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-234.

Bill Vetoed: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-20T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 20, 2008: Vetoed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 19, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

May 14, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to the safety of drugs, and for other purposes.

September 26, 2007: Signed by President.

Bill Enacted: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-26T20:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-25T20:00:00Z

Bill Sent To President: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.3580 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

2007-09-18T20:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: S.1694 Pollinator Protection Act of 2007

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z

A bill to authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address colony collapse disorder and the decline of North American pollinators.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1082 Medical Device User Fee Amendments of 2007

2007-04-09T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize and amend the prescription drug user fee provisions, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1709 Pollinator Protection Act

2007-03-26T20:00:00Z

To authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address Colony Collapse Disorder, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5656 Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2006

2006-06-20T20:00:00Z

To provide for Federal energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5634 Advanced Energy Initiative Act of 2006

2006-06-15T20:00:00Z

To authorize research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities for advanced energy technologies.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5270 Real Solutions to World Hunger Act of 2005

2006-05-01T20:00:00Z

To ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5269 Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act

2006-05-01T20:00:00Z

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.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5268 Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act

2006-05-01T20:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of genetically engineered foods, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5271 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2005

2006-05-01T20:00:00Z

To assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5266 Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act

2006-05-01T20:00:00Z

To provide additional protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals, to ensure fairness for farmers and ranchers in their dealings with biotech companies that sell genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals, and for other purposes.