Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act

Summary

Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include genetically engineered food and related materials in the definition of "food additive." Requires that a petition to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for a regulation prescribing the conditions of safe use of a genetically engineered food additive include all data collected or developed pursuant to safety investigations, including data that does not support the claim of safety. Authorizes citizen suits concerning food additives against the alleged violator or against the Secretary for failure to perform a mandatory act or duty under this Act. Mandates a fee from petitioners to cover related costs and to provide for a program of basic and applied research on genetic food additive safety. Authorizes the detention (seizure) of food as well as devices during an inspection where the appropriate officer or employee of the Department of Health and Human Services has reason to believe such food or device is in violation of this Act. Requires all food retailers to register with the Food and Drug Administration to expedite recalls, embargoes, and seizures.

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Timeline

1. 22 May 2002

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 May 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 May 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 June 2002

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 22 May 2002 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 2002

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 2002

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 May 2002

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Sponsors

• Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Sponsor
• Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
• PETER DEFAZIO · D · Sponsor
• LUIS GUTIERREZ · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
• Maxine Waters · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Barbara Lee · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
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