On the eve of Halloween, we have an opportunity to stop a real life horror show – the Obama administration's fast-track approval of genetically engineered salmon for human consumption.
Representative Don Young of Alaska has introduced a clear and concise bill, HR 6265, to prevent the approval of genetically engineered salmon and other fish.
The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, a genetically engineered fish shall be deemed unsafe under this section."
Food and Water Watch, environmental groups, Tribes and fishing organizations are urging other Representatives to co-sponsor the bill. Marie Logan, Researcher and Policy Analyst of the Fish Program of Food and Water Watch, is circulating a copy of a sign-on letter that urges our representatives in Congress to co-sponsor HR 6265.
Read the complete opinion piece from Central Valley.