Bill · S. 2692· Senate(119-S-2692)
Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act
- Introduced
- 9/3/2025
- Last activity
- 9/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Alex Padilla
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act'', aims to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an Office of Biotechnology Policy within the Department. This new office would prioritize biotechnology, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and related emerging technologies. The office will be led by a Director who reports directly to the Secretary. Duties include coordinating policies regarding research, regulation, and trade, while providing leadership for interagency coordination.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Effective Coordination of Emerging Technologies: The Secretary is required to prioritize biotechnology, biomanufacturing, synthetic biology, and related emerging technologies through effective coordination of policies and activities (Section 2, subsection a).
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Development of Key Areas: The Office will be responsible for developing and coordinating policies and services regarding research and development, communication, extension, education, regulation, labeling, and commercialization, use, and trade (Section 2, subsection c, 1).
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Interagency Leadership: The Office will provide leadership to ensure coordination of interagency activities with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and other relevant Federal and State agencies (Section 2, subsection d).
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Stakeholder Consultation: The Office is directed to consult as necessary with biotechnology developers, academics, agricultural producers, and other entities that may be affected by biotechnology-related activities or actions (Section 2, subsection e).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
- 9/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana