An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes.

Bill 114 s 2609, also known as the National Voluntary Bioengineered Food Labeling Standard Act, aims to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods. This means that food products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) would be required to have a label indicating that they have been bioengineered.

The purpose of this bill is to provide consumers with more information about the food they are purchasing and consuming. By having a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, consumers can make more informed choices about the products they buy. This bill also aims to create consistency in labeling across the country, as currently, some states have their own regulations regarding GMO labeling.

Overall, Bill 114 s 2609 seeks to increase transparency in the food industry and give consumers the ability to make educated decisions about the products they purchase. It is important to note that this bill is voluntary, meaning that food producers are not required to label their products as bioengineered, but they have the option to do so if they choose.