affordable food supply; and
WHEREAS, The agriculture and food production industries have
a long history of success and safety in protecting and further
enhancing the food, feed and fiber supply for Pennsylvania
residents and the world; and
WHEREAS, The agriculture industry is recognized as an
important contributor to the economic vitality of the
Commonwealth through jobs, capital investment, farm income,
value-added sectors and contributions to the Commonwealth's tax
base; and
WHEREAS, The crop protection industry is among the most
studied and regulated of all industries at both the Federal and
State levels; and
WHEREAS, The continued success of these industries and our
nation's position as a world leader in crop protection
chemistry, genetically engineered or enhanced traits and
nutrients depends on Federal and State regulators utilizing
science-based, peer-reviewed data to assess both product and
ingredient safety; and
WHEREAS, Best available scientific information, practicality,
economics and societal impact are critical analytical factors
when promulgating regulations; and
WHEREAS, Sound science, rather than the "precautionary
principle" is the bedrock of our nation's regulatory scheme;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge Federal and
State regulatory agencies to use science-based, peer-reviewed
data to assess the impacts and the regulation of modern
agricultural technologies, including, but not limited to, crop
protection chemistry, genetically engineered or enhanced traits
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