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H.R. 1599 (114th)

Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015

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Introduced

25 March 2015

Last action

24 July 2015 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Sponsors

Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], David Scott, Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2], Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22], Rep. Blum, Rod [R-IA-1], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Huelskamp, Tim [R-KS-1], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3], Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2], Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]

Subjects

Agriculture

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Summary

Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the developer of a bioengineered organism intended as food to submit a premarket biotechnology notification to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A “bioengineered organism” (commonly called a “genetically modified organism” or “GMO”) is a plant or part of a plant that has been modified through recombinant DNA techniques in a way that could not be obtained using conventional breeding techniques. The premarket notification must include the developer’s determination that food from, containing, or consisting of the GMO (GMO food) is as safe as a comparable non-GMO food. For the GMO to be sold as food, the FDA must not object to the developer’s determination. If the FDA determines that there is a material difference between a GMO food and a comparable non-GMO food, the FDA can specify labeling that informs consumers of the difference. A food label can only claim that a food is non-GMO if the ingredients are subject to certain supply chain process controls. No food label can suggest that non-GMO foods are safer than GMO foods. A food can be labeled as non-GMO even if it is produced with a GMO processing aid or enzyme or derived from animals fed GMO feed or given GMO drugs. The FDA must allow, but not require, GMO food to be labeled as GMO. The FDA must regulate the use of “natural” on food labels. This bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Agricultural Marketing Service to establish a program to certify non-GMO food. This bill preempts state and local restrictions on GMOs or GMO food and labeling requirements for GMOs, GMO food, non-GMO food, or “natural” food.

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Timeline

  1. 25 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 27 March 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 April 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 July 2015

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 July 2015

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 16 July 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 114-208, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  10. 16 July 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 114-208, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 21 July 2015

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 369 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734.

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 July 2015

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 114-208, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  13. 21 July 2015

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 114-208, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  14. 21 July 2015

    Passed

    Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 1599. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 July 2015

    Floor

    Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734.

    Source: Floor

  16. 23 July 2015

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 369. (consideration: CR H5416-5439)

    Source: Floor

  17. 23 July 2015

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 23 July 2015

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 - 150 (Roll no. 462).

    Source: Floor

  19. 23 July 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 - 150 (Roll no. 462).

    Source: Floor

  20. 23 July 2015

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of measure in the nature of a substitute: CR H5426-5430)

    Source: Floor

  21. 23 July 2015

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5438)

    Source: Floor

  22. 23 July 2015

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1599.

    Source: Floor

  23. 23 July 2015

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  24. 23 July 2015

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 369 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  25. 24 July 2015

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

    Source: IntroReferral

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