AMENDMENT DESCRIPTION:
Amendment requires the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the National Academy of Sciences, to complete and transmit to Congress a report that examines three health-related aspects of genetically engineered foods including: (1) that the tests being performed on genetically engineered foods are sufficient to assess and evaluate human health risks to this food; (2) what type of monitoring system is needed to assess future health consequences from genetically engineered foods; and (3) what type of regulatory structure should be in place to approve genetically engineered foods for humans to eat.

AMENDMENT PURPOSE:
Amendment No. 61 printed in the Congressional Record to require a report regarding genetically engineered foods.

STATUS:

10/4/2001 10:28am:

Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Tierney. (consideration: CR H6266-6267; text: CR H6266)

10/4/2001 10:32am:

On agreeing to the Tierney amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.