Sponsored By: Senator Alex Padilla
Introduced
Creates a dedicated Office of Biotechnology Policy at the Department of Agriculture. It would centralize USDA policy and programs on biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, regulation and labeling, commercialization, and trade.
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If enacted, the Department of Agriculture would create an Office of Biotechnology Policy led by a Director who reports to the Secretary. The office would develop and coordinate USDA policy on biotechnology, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, research, labeling, commercialization, and trade. It would help other USDA offices meet biotechnology responsibilities and lead coordination with EPA, FDA, and state agencies. The office would consult with biotech developers, academics, and agricultural producers. The bill would also clarify that the Secretary has the authority to establish and run this office.
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Alex Padilla
CA • D
Todd Young
IN • R
Sponsored 9/3/2025
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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