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This bill seeks to raise awareness of genetic modification in fish by banning the sale of genetically modified fish unless it comes with a label that marks it as such. Companies that fail to comply could face penalties for misbranding under this legislation.

This is the fourth version of this bill that sponsoring Rep. Don Young (R-AK) has introduced into Congress. The last version of the bill, H.R. 584, failed to get a vote in the House, despite bipartisan support.

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