United StatesUSDA would have an office to coordinate biotechnology policy
A biotechnology policy office would coordinate the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s work and help its agencies carry out their responsibilities.
What it does
USDA would have a biotechnology policy office to coordinate research, regulation, and trade. It would work with other agencies and consult affected groups as needed.
Argument forCoordinating biotechnology work could help farmers and developers receive more consistent guidance from USDA and other agencies.
Argument againstRequired coordination and consultation could add administrative steps for officials handling biotechnology policy across several agencies.
More detail
USDA would establish an Office of Biotechnology Policy to coordinate its biotechnology work. Its work would cover biotechnology and related technologies, including research, public education, labeling, and trade. Its director would report directly to the agriculture secretary or someone the secretary designates. The office would coordinate with federal and state agencies and consult developers, researchers, farmers, and other affected groups as needed.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2025
- Sep 3Introduced in SenateLatest
- Sep 3Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Introduced
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