H.R. 3472 · 108th Congress

To establish a Federal interagency task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology to improve human and animal nutrition, increase crop productivity, and improve agricultural sustainability while ensuring the safety of food and the environment.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Nick Smith
Introduced
2003-11-06
Latest action
2003-11-21 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

Summary

Establishes the Federal Interagency Task Force to Promote the Benefits, Safety, and Potential Uses of Agricultural Biotechnology to improve interagency cooperation and to develop and disseminate accurate written scientific information on the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology.

Terminates the Task Force ten years after enactment of this Act.