This bill establishes an Office of Biotechnology Policy within the Department of Agriculture to coordinate and prioritize biotechnology-related activities across the department and with other federal agencies. The legislation aims to centralize and strengthen the USDA's approach to biotechnology research, regulation, commercialization, and trade by creating a dedicated office with broad responsibilities and direct access to the Secretary of Agriculture.

What is the status of S2692?

Introduced as of September 3, 2025.

S2692 U.S. Senate: Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination…

Introduced

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Introduced in Senate · September 6, 2025

September 3, 2025

Mr. Padilla (for himself and Mr. Young) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

A BILL

To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish in the Department of Agriculture an Office of Biotechnology Policy, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Agricultural Biotechnology Coordination Act”.

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