Food Safety Modernization for Innovative Technologies Act

2/9/2022, 2:12 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5728

Food Safety Modernization for Innovative Technologies Act

This bill provides statutory authority for joint agency jurisdiction over food intended for humans that is produced using animal cell culture technology.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shall oversee tissue collection, cell lines, and cell banks.

The FDA shall regulate food derived from cell lines of animals other than livestock or poultry, and the Department of Agriculture shall regulate food derived from cell lines of livestock and poultry.

Current Status of Bill HR 5728

Bill HR 5728 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2020. Bill HR 5728 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2020.  Bill HR 5728's most recent activity was 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. as of January 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5728

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5728

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvanced technology and technological innovationsAgricultural practices and innovationsAnimal and plant healthConsumer affairsDepartment of AgricultureFood and Drug Administration (FDA)Food industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesLivestockMeatRadiationVeterinary medicine and animal diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5728

Food Safety Modernization for Innovative Technologies ActTo provide for the regulation, inspection, and labeling of food produced using animal cell culture technology, and for other purposes.Food Safety Modernization for Innovative Technologies Act
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