John Tierney: “Amendment No. 24 offered by Mr. Tierney: In title I, under the heading "AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE-salaries and…”

“Amendment No. 24 offered by Mr. Tierney: In title I, under the heading "AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE-salaries and expenses", insert at the end the following: SEC. __. REPORT REGARDING GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOODS. (a) In General.--Not later than one year after funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the National Academy of Sciences, shall complete and transmit to Congress a report that includes recommendations for the following: (1) Data and tests.--The type of data and tests that are needed to sufficiently assess and evaluate human health risks from the consumption of genetically engineered foods. (2) Monitoring system.--The type of Federal monitoring system that should be created to assess any future human health consequences from long-term consumption of genetically engineered foods. (3) Regulations.--A Federal regulatory structure to approve genetically engineered foods that are safe for human consumption. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture $500,000 to carry out this section.”