
A bipartisan bill, proposed by Reps. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), would block states from requiring GMO labeling.
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A bipartisan bill, proposed by Reps. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), would block states from requiring GMO labeling.

Mr. Speaker, last month, Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in products that enhance energy efficiency, productivity, and operations for its customers, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Mocksville, North Carolina, plant. Opened in 1965…

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Foods containing genetically modified ingredients are safe.

The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act introduced to this Congress by Representatives Mike Pompeo and G.K. Butterfield would ensure that the labeling of biotech ingredients of food products is based on consistent standards using sound…

the complex process of feeding America is staggering.

If this is not a natural process, I have no idea what a natural process is.

The demonization of genetically modified foods continues despite objective science proving to the contrary.

I support H.R. 1599. I am the bill's lead democratic co-sponsor.

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I agree with you. I just think it would be a good preventive measure to do it in conjunction with the institution so that they can prevent that risk from ever being taken--

FSOC's goal is to reduce risk in the market, is it not?