[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 173 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 173

  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 
                       benefits of biotechnology.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 20, 2001

Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Weller, Mr. Smith of Michigan, Mr. Ehrlich, 
  Mr. Dooley of California, Mr. Rush, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Clayton, Mr. 
  Blagojevich, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Riley, Mr. Cunningham, Mr. 
Oxley, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Jones of North Carolina, and Mr. Ose) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                                Science

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 
                       benefits of biotechnology.

Whereas biotechnology is increasingly important to the research and development 
        of medical, agricultural, industrial, and environmental products;
Whereas public awareness, education, and understanding of biotechnology are 
        essential to the responsible application of this technology;
Whereas biotechnology is central to research for cures to diseases such as 
        cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, diseases of the heart 
        and lungs, Alzheimer's disease, acquired immune deficiency syndrome 
        (commonly known as AIDS), and innumerable other medical ailments;
Whereas biotechnology contributes to crop yields and farm productivity and 
        enhances the quality, value, and suitability of crops for food and other 
        uses that are critical to the agriculture of the United States;
Whereas biotechnology promises environmental benefits including protection of 
        water quality, conservation of topsoil, improvement of waste management 
        techniques, reduction of chemical pesticide usage, production of 
        renewable energy, and cleaner manufacturing processes;
Whereas biotechnology contributes to the success of the United States as the 
        global leader in research and development and international commerce; 
        and
Whereas biotechnology will be an important catalyst for creating more high-skill 
        jobs throughout the 21st century and will lead the way in reinvigorating 
        rural economies: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
biotechnology has been responsible for breakthroughs and achievements 
that have benefited people for centuries and has contributed to 
increasing the quality of life for the people of the United States.
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