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Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act
Sponsored By: Senator Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced
Summary
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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- Farmers and producers: Would have a single USDA office to consult on biotech adoption, commercialization, and labeling.
- Biotech developers and academics: Would get coordinated support for research, extension, education, and commercialization activities.
- Federal and state agencies: The Office would lead coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and relevant state agencies.
- USDA leadership and staff: The bill explicitly authorizes the Secretary to establish the Office and prioritize biotechnology across Department activities.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New USDA office for biotechnology policy
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.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
IN • R
Sponsored 9/3/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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