Food Safety Modernization for Innovative Technologies Act

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3053

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 S 3053

Bill S 3053 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2019. Bill S 3053 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 16, 2019.  Bill S 3053's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of December 16, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3053

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 S 3053

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 S 3053

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