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GMO Food Fight Hits House Floor This Week

In an interview with The Hill, Pompeo said a bill on the Senate side is likely to come in September when lawmakers return from summer recess, but whether the President will sign it if it makes it to his desk remains to be seen.
 
“I’m always concerned when you are trying to pass legislation that you think is right for the American people that lots of things could prevent it from happening,” he said. “That would certainly include that the White House might not sign this bill.”
 
But Pompeo said every indication he’s gotten from the administration — the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in particular —is that they think the proposal would work to inform consumers while advancing a growing industry.  
 
As for Obama, Pompeo said:  “I trust he’ll get this right.”  
 
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